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#2396 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28-37 29TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11102
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 17 Henry David Thoreau score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 17 Henry David Thoreau sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,996
Median home value
$779,800
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #30
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #35 of 50
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,396 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
What grades does PS 17 Henry David Thoreau serve?
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 17 Henry David Thoreau?
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 17 Henry David Thoreau?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 17 Henry David Thoreau rank in NY?
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks #2,396 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 17 Henry David Thoreau's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 17 Henry David Thoreau?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 17 Henry David Thoreau has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 17 Henry David Thoreau a charter school?
No, PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 17 Henry David Thoreau a Title I school?
No, PS 17 Henry David Thoreau is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 17 Henry David Thoreau?
69.8% of students at PS 17 Henry David Thoreau qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (718) 278-1220
- Area population (ZIP 11102)
- 28,349
- Area average commute
- 41.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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