PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLAND
689 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
PS/IS 217, located on Roosevelt Island, is a vibrant K-8 public school that serves as a central pillar of the local community. Known for its diverse student body and inclusive atmosphere, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. By bridging elementary and middle school years, PS/IS 217 provides a stable, consistent learning environment that allows students to build long-term relationships with faculty and peers, fostering a strong sense of community and school pride.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to enrichment programs that utilize its unique location and partnership with the surrounding Roosevelt Island community. With a focus on cultivating global citizens, PS/IS 217 integrates hands-on learning, the arts, and technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated staff and active parent association, the school maintains a collaborative culture that encourages family involvement, making it a highly regarded educational choice for residents of the island and the surrounding area.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to enrichment programs that utilize its unique location and partnership with the surrounding Roosevelt Island community. With a focus on cultivating global citizens, PS/IS 217 integrates hands-on learning, the arts, and technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated staff and active parent association, the school maintains a collaborative culture that encourages family involvement, making it a highly regarded educational choice for residents of the island and the surrounding area.
689
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 217 |
| Hispanic | 118 |
| Black | 78 |
| Asian | 220 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 18 |
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Asian220 (31.9%)
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White217 (31.5%)
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Hispanic118 (17.1%)
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Black78 (11.3%)
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Two or More34 (4.9%)
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Pacific Islander18 (2.6%)
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American Indian4 (0.6%)
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 # 2 |
| Phone: | (212)980-0294 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 689 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 183 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
51
Kindergarten
95
Grade 1
89
Grade 2
96
Grade 3
94
Grade 4
86
Grade 5
81
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
33
Grade 8
33
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 95 |
| Grade 1 | 89 |
| Grade 2 | 96 |
| Grade 3 | 94 |
| Grade 4 | 86 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 33 |
| Grade 8 | 33 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 359 | 52.1% |
| Male | 330 | 47.9% |
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