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P.s. 17

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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
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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
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The diversity score 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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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
58%
30%
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Black
36%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.s. 17 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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What schools are P.s. 17 often compared to?
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 17 part of?
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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

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