P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School serves 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School?
742 students attend P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School?
P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School offer ?
P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School part of?
P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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