P.S. 170
P.S. 170 serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
P.S. 170 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 170's student population of 266 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 170 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
70%
27%
Black
27%
17%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
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