Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island

645 Main St
New York, NY 10044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island's student population of 690 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is 0.75, 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)
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
9%
16%
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White
36%
41%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island's ranking?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is ranked #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island often compared to?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Islandis often viewed alongside schools like Ella Baker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
690 students attend Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island offer ?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island part of?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/16/2018
We have been at 217 for a number of years now, and have had an amazing experience here. The teachers, in particular, are wonderful - they really care so much about each child. Whenever there is an issue with any of my kids, the teachers reach out to communicate and collaborate with us to help resolve any problems and ensure that children are learning and growing. The school facilities are as good (or better?) than many private schools, and being located in such a safe community with so many parks and the new Cornell campus is a bonus!
- Posted by Parent - D
5   3/17/2016
Frankly this school was awesome. I graduated from their in 2014, my teachers were good to me. I had good and pleasant memories from there, I even have friends from that school since kindergarten and they go to the same school as I do currently
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tulip

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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