PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH

www.ps17k.org

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 17, also known as the Henry D. Woodworth School, is a public elementary school located in the vibrant Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its local community. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

As a New York City public school, PS 17 benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of the Department of Education, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and arts integration. The school building, located at 208 N 5th St, serves as a hub for local families, and the administration typically prioritizes parent involvement and community engagement to help enrich the student experience. With its long-standing presence in the area, PS 17 remains a key institution for neighborhood residents seeking a foundational education within a classic urban school setting.

197

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	161
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
161 (81.7%)
Black
19 (9.6%)
White
13 (6.6%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Phone:	(718)387-2929
Website:	http://www.ps17k.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 23