Ps 177

Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 177's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 177 is 0.77, which is more 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
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
30%
16%
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White
19%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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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
1%
3%
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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 177 often compared to?
Ps 177is often viewed alongside schools like Ps Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 177?
490 students attend Ps 177.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ps 177 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 177?
Ps 177 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 177 offer ?
Ps 177 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 177 part of?

School Reviews

5   5/11/2018
Hi my name is Crystal sapphire Thomas i love ps177. So much it is a great school
- Posted by Teacher - Ms schone
5   7/20/2015
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mdrfo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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