Excellent
#574 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
645 MAIN ST, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#574 of 4,742
In district
#40 of 118
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island
Elementary School in Roosevelt Island · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is a public elementary school in Roosevelt Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2. Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island serves approximately 681 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island — Students at Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 38 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island Compares
See how Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
645 MAIN ST, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE CAEDMON SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE TOWN SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby New York), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Roosevelt Island, see our Roosevelt Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHILD SCHOOL - LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt Island | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| THE TOWN SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| LYCEE FRANCAIS DE NEW YORK New York | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR New York | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| PS 76 WILLIAM HALLET Long Island City | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| THE BREARLEY SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Long Island City | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| THE CAEDMON SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON New York | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | — |
| PS 111 JACOB BLACKWELL Long Island City | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| URBAN ACADEMY LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| TALENT UNLIMITED HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| ELLA BAKER SCHOOL New York | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,146
Median Home Value
$1,041,300
Median Rent
$3,305/mo
Population
11,998
College Educated
72%
Homeownership
20.8%
Avg Commute
36.8 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
39.4
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| BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 8.1 |
| DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.1 |
| FAYETTEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fayetteville, NY | 8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island
What grades does Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island serve?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island rank in NY?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks #574 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island a charter school?
No, Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
31.6% of students at Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (212) 980-0294
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2- District Enrollment
- 55,421
- Schools in District
- 119
- District Rank
- #40 of 118
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