PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH

PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH at (718) 387-2929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

208 N 5TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11211-9997
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PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
31.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.8%
White
9.7%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.