PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL

www.ps217brooklyn.org

901 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 217, officially known as the Colonel David Marcus School, is a notable public elementary school located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is recognized for its diverse student body and its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It prides itself on being a neighborhood hub that emphasizes academic growth while supporting the social and emotional well-being of its students.

Academically, PS 217 is well-regarded for its balanced approach to education, which integrates rigorous core subjects with enrichment programs in the arts and physical education. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere, often utilizing its multicultural population to create a culturally responsive curriculum. By prioritizing a supportive community culture and diverse extracurricular offerings, PS 217 aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

901

Total Students

67.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	162
Black	51
Asian	484
Two or More	9
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
484 (53.7%)
White
174 (19.3%)
Hispanic
162 (18.0%)
Black
51 (5.7%)
American Indian
17 (1.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)434-6960
Website:	http://www.ps217brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 53

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 139

Ungraded 2