School Overview
PS 17, formally known as the **D’Youville Porter Campus**, is a public elementary school located in the West Delavan neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, the school is part of the Buffalo City School District and maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The school's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its urban student population, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and the arts to prepare students for high school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, PS 17 is recognized for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities and partnerships with the surrounding community. By leveraging its location near the D’Youville University area, the school works to integrate resources that enhance the educational experience for its families. The administration and staff prioritize a safe and inclusive atmosphere, striving to cultivate strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the broader Buffalo community to ensure every student has the tools necessary for academic success.
309
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 17
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic37
Black194
Asian37
Two or More15
American Indian2
  • Black
    194 (62.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (12.0 %)
  • Asian
    37 (12.0 %)
  • White
    24 (7.8 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)816-3150
Website: http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 17
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten53
Kindergarten66
Grade 145
Grade 248
Grade 348
Grade 449
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 17
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14747.6%
Male16252.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)