Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau is 0.65, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau?
583 students attend P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau?
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau offer ?
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau located?
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Astoria, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Long Island City.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
