NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17

District Overview
Located at 1224 Park Place in Brooklyn, New York (11213), New York City Geographic District #17 stands as an open, traditional public school system operating within a dynamic large-city setting. Positioned in the heart of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region, the district manages 48 operational public schools dedicated to providing seamless, community-centered education. Its academic reach spans from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade—offering early childhood programs, elementary, middle, and secondary education, alongside specialized ungraded learning pathways—ensuring continuity of instruction for students at every stage of their academic journey.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset context, District #17 serves a total student body of 17,590 enrolled learners. To nurture and guide this dynamic student body, the district maintains a substantial professional context, employing roughly 4,958 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce features approximately 2,876 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 384 instructional aides and nearly 1,698 specialized support personnel who manage school operations, academic assistance, and student well-being. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, District #17 offers a comprehensive look at a deeply staffed, large-scale public school district tailored to the educational needs of urban Brooklyn.
48
Total Schools
17,590
Total Students
2,876.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
Demographic Student Count
White864
Hispanic3,601
Black12,012
Asian364
Two or More400
American Indian256
Pacific Islander88
  • Black
    12,012 (68.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3,601 (20.5%)
  • White
    864 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    400 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    364 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    256 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    88 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary22
Middle9
High17
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:48
Students:17,590*
Teachers (FTE):2,876.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
Found 49 Schools