P.s. 177 serves 569 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 177's student population of 569 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
WE DO CARE
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 177 is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
27%
15%
White
16%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 177 often compared to?
P.s. 177is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 177?
569 students attend P.s. 177.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of P.s. 177 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 177?
P.s. 177 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 177 offer ?
P.s. 177 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 177 part of?
P.s. 177 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I attended from 1956-1960. at the time I lived at 48-21 188th St. For whatever reason it was during that time I voiced an interest in medicine and although I expressed that I wanted to major in diseases of the rich(that did not pan out) I am now a successful pediatrician in Reston Virginia.
5 10/10/2025
Hi my name is Crystal sapphire Thomas i love ps177. So much it is a great school
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