P.s. 17 (2025-26 Ranking)

778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456

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

Top Rankings

P.s. 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 17
Kind	36
1	35
2	30
3	27
4	38
5	19
6	31
7	22
8	10
9	61
10	11
11	5
12	12
Not Listed	321

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Total Students

658 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17
2023	558
2022	506
2021	545
2020	445
2019	445
2018	413
2017	413
2016	421
2015	418
2014	407
2013	375
2012	340
2011	332
2010	366
2009	357

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

126 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17
2023	120
2022	113
2021	107
2020	100
2019	100
2018	95
2017	95
2016	99
2015	92
2014	90
2013	85
2012	86
2011	91
2010	93
2009	90

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Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

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School Motto

We Shine Together

School Rankings

The 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

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	4:1	11:1	5:1
2021	5:1	12:1	6:1
2020	4:1	13:1	5:1
2019	4:1	13:1	5:1
2018	4:1	14:1	5:1
2017	4:1	13:1	5:1
2016	4:1	14:1	5:1
2015	5:1	14:1	5:1
2014	5:1	14:1	5:1
2013	4:1	14:1	5:1
2012	4:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	4:1	13:1	5:1
2009	4:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	1%	1%	2%
2020	1%	1%	2%
2019	1%	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	1%	1%
2015	2%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	2%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	10%	10%
2022	4%	10%	9%
2021	4%	10%	9%
2020	2%	9%	8%
2019	2%	9%	8%
2018	2%	9%	7%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2014	1%	9%	7%
2013	2%	9%	6%
2012	1%	9%	6%
2011	1%	8%	6%
2010	1%	8%	5%
2009	1%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

58%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	56%	29%	41%
2022	55%	29%	41%
2021	56%	28%	41%
2020	52%	27%	40%
2019	52%	27%	40%
2018	56%	26%	40%
2017	56%	26%	40%
2016	56%	26%	40%
2015	58%	25%	40%
2014	58%	25%	39%
2013	55%	24%	38%
2012	56%	23%	37%
2011	54%	22%	37%
2010	54%	22%	36%
2009	54%	21%	35%

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Black

36%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	37%	16%	33%
2022	37%	16%	34%
2021	36%	17%	35%
2020	39%	17%	36%
2019	39%	17%	36%
2018	35%	17%	38%
2017	35%	17%	38%
2016	36%	18%	38%
2015	34%	18%	39%
2014	35%	18%	39%
2013	35%	18%	40%
2012	37%	18%	42%
2011	41%	19%	43%
2010	41%	19%	43%
2009	41%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	40%	12%
2022	3%	41%	13%
2021	3%	41%	13%
2020	5%	43%	13%
2019	5%	43%	13%
2018	6%	44%	14%
2017	6%	44%	14%
2016	7%	44%	14%
2015	6%	45%	13%
2014	4%	46%	14%
2013	4%	47%	13%
2012	3%	48%	14%
2011	2%	49%	13%
2010	2%	51%	15%
2009	2%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.55	0.73	0.70
2022	0.56	0.72	0.70
2021	0.56	0.72	0.70
2020	0.58	0.71	0.70
2019	0.58	0.71	0.70
2018	0.57	0.71	0.68
2017	0.57	0.71	0.68
2016	0.56	0.70	0.68
2015	0.55	0.70	0.67
2014	0.55	0.69	0.68
2013	0.58	0.69	0.68
2012	0.55	0.68	0.67
2011	0.54	0.68	0.67
2010	0.54	0.66	0.67
2009	0.54	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

93%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	91%	53%	87%
2022	89%	51%	86%
2021	91%	52%	87%
2020	89%	50%	84%
2019	89%	50%	84%
2018	67%	48%	61%
2017	67%	48%	61%
2016	66%	44%	60%
2015	71%	45%	61%
2014	99%	42%	94%
2012	75%	42%	64%

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Eligible for (17-18)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	P.s. 17	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2012	4%	7%	5%
2011	1%	7%	4%
2008	9%	8%	4%

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School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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?

P.s. 17 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

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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