PS 17 HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Regular School · LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
PS 17 HENRY DAVID THOREAU is a regular school school in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 610 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 282 | 46% |
| White | 173 | 28% |
| Asian | 80 | 13% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 610 | 299M / 311F |
English Language Learners: 134 (22% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35-39% | 55.2% | 83 |
| Science Proficiency | >=80% | — | 26 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 610 | 100% |
Contact & Location
28-37 29TH ST
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11102
Phone: (718)278-1220
http://www.ps17queens.comOther Schools in District
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- HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- IVAN LAFAYETTE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Elementary
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- PS 111 JACOB BLACKWELL Elementary
- PS 112 DUTCH KILLS Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11102) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360010202093
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD