P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School (Closed 2018)
P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School served 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 742 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 27% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 15% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #30 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau School is Young Womens Leadership School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is 30th Avenue School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Astoria 30th Avenue School Grades: K-8 | 444 students
0.0 miles
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501 0.0 K-8 444 - Astoria Academy For New Americans Grades: 6-8 | 97 students
0.1 miles
30-14 30th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-4140 0.1 6-8 97 - Astoria P.S. 17 Henry David Thoreau Grades: PK-5 | 551 students
0.1 miles
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220 0.1 PK-5 551 - Astoria Young Womens Leadership School Grades: 6-12 | 561 students
0.2 miles
23-15 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839 0.2 6-12 561
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