publicelementaryPK-5

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau

28-37 29Th St, Long Island City, NY 11102, United States

+1 (718) 278-1220

http://www.ps17queens.com

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Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Overview

About This School

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is a public elementary in Long Island City, New York, serving 610 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 39 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Students are composed of 51% female and 49% male. The student body is diverse, with 46% Hispanic, 28% White, 13% Asian, 7% Black, and 4% identifying as two or more races.

610

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Queens County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.2:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Student Demographics

Student Body

49.02%

Male

50.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 610 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White28.36%

Hispanic46.23%

Asian13.11%

Black6.72%

Two or More Races4.26%

Native American1.15%

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau

Q: What is Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

A: Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is a elementary public located in Long Island City.

Q: How many students attend Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

A: Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau has approximately 610 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau

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About Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau - Long Island City, NY

Quick Facts about Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
School Name	Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	28-37 29Th St, Long Island City, NY 11102, Long Island City, NY
County	Queens County
Phone	+1 (718) 278-1220
Total Students	610
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau

What is Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is a elementary public located in Long Island City.

How many students attend Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau has approximately 610 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 15:1.

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