Ps 170

1598 Townsend Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ps 170 serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 170's student population of 190 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 170 is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
80%
29%
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Black
17%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 170 often compared to?
Ps 170is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld, Ps 110 Theodore Schoenfeld by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 170?
190 students attend Ps 170.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ps 170 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 170?
Ps 170 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 170 offer ?
Ps 170 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 170 part of?

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5   1/5/2019
I am very impressed with all i have read about your school
- Posted by Parent - Izabella Saliche

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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