P.s. 17

P.s. 17 serves 658 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 17's student population of 658 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
We Shine Together

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 17 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 17 often compared to?
P.s. 17is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 10, P.s. 168, P.s. 176 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 17?
658 students attend P.s. 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 17 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 17?
P.s. 17 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 17 offer ?
P.s. 17 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 17 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 17 located?
P.s. 17 is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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