P.S. 170 serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 170 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 170's student population of 159 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 170 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.S. 170 often compared to?
P.S. 170is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld, P.S. 110 Theodore Schoenfeld by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 170?
159 students attend P.S. 170.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of P.S. 170 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 170?
P.S. 170 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 170 offer ?
P.S. 170 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 170 part of?
P.S. 170 is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 170 located?
P.S. 170 is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.
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