P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau

P.S. 017 Henry David Thoreau

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
28 29TH St,  Long Island City, NY
Astoria Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 30
3.6
546 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Rebecca Heyward
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
17%
State Average
20%
Math
25%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
568:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
50.1%
White
27.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
My daughter attended this school for Kindergarten and I cannot wait until the school year is over to transfer her out of this school. The teachers lack proper communication and barely send out homework. Overall I do not recommend this school.
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5.0 parent
1/28/2025
My son is a fifth grader at PS 17 Q. He has been enrolled since second grade and I can confidently say this school is truly exceptional. One of the things I appreciate most as a parent is the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and respectful atmosphere. We switched to this school...
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1.0 parent
12/11/2024
I attended this school as a child and it was a great school, so I was so excited for my son to attend... BIG MISTAKE! Idk what happened to this place but it was Problem after problem since day one! Contact with anybody at the school is non existent you can call any number or extension & I guarantee...
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5.0 parent
5/5/2016
PS 17 is a warm, caring and diverse community school where the teachers, asst. principals and principal know all of the children's names and strive to address each child's needs. The many programs at this school include dual language, music, theater class, art... The school is well maintained, clean...
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