- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Federal NCES profile for Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202093
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks #13 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 360010202093 · Long Island City, NY Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 610
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
610 students
What this shows Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau compares
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 28.4%
Asian 13.1%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
How many students attend Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
67.4% of students at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
The largest demographic group at Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks #13 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.