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P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau vs. P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst

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School Overview

School
P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst
14-14 29th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
583 students
472 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2825 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
72
Kindergarten Students
96
64
Grade 1 Students
98
70
Grade 2 Students
78
53
Grade 3 Students
85
66
Grade 4 Students
94
68
Grade 5 Students
84
78
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 17 Henry David Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 171 Peter G Van Alst, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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