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Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth

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Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth ranks 1112 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #14, which is ranked 541 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth has shown mixed academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were below the district and state averages for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, the school's 4th and 5th-grade ELA proficiency rates were higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students ranking higher than male students in ELA, while English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students ranking lower than the overall school performance.

While Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $24,561 in the 2020-2021 school year to $45,682 in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's student-teacher ratio has also increased, from 8.6 in 2021-2022 to 12.9 in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to nearby schools, such as Ps 132 Conselyea School (The), Ps 34 Oliver H Perry, and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger.

197

Students ?

9.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$47,241

Per pupil spending ?

87.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

208 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211-9997

(718) 387-2929

District: New York City Geographic District #14

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.7%

African American:

9.6%

White:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the New York median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 29 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg62%

New York avg55%

1,112^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 19Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District #14

541^st of 874New York City Geographic District #14 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	1112 of 2445	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	16.1	2182 of 2445	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.7	1566 of 2439	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.2	1421 of 2434	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.0	1097 of 2201	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	1306 of 2413	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.0	1364 of 2395	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.3	1221 of 2386	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.8	1216 of 2366	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.4	1519 of 2352	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.8	1429 of 2345	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	29.8	1723 of 2325	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.7	1622 of 2320	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	25.5	1829 of 2286	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.8	1611 of 2263	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.9	1529 of 2257	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	27.2	1800 of 2227	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.7	1668 of 2219	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.3	1685 of 2206	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	37.2	692 of 1117	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.7	457 of 1001	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.1	566 of 1027	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.4	68 of 860	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	57.6	273 of 938	70.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	979 of 2409	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	18.3	2124 of 2413	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.4	1311 of 2403	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.2	1350 of 2401	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	949 of 2357	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.9	1464 of 2338	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	42.6	837 of 1503	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.3	595 of 1315	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	587 of 1392	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	35.4	1301 of 2041	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	1035 of 2099	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.1	1015 of 2032	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	809 of 2045	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	1339 of 2407	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	19.0	2100 of 2411	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	1828 of 2400	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.7	1487 of 2400	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.9	1665 of 2358	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.1	1204 of 2340	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	646 of 2134	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.9	1716 of 2110	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.0	1341 of 2016	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	1200 of 2031	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.4	391 of 1859	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	62.1	466 of 1941	76.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)70th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2022)44th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)38th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)36th percentile~ school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+6 vs state

English Language Arts60%+5 vs state

Science16%-29 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

My child loves this school, the teachers are amazing and offer lots of their time to help if my son needs extra help with maths and spelling, the science and art classes are really interesting, I'm hearing about lots of fun things that keep the kids interested and wanting to learn. There is a really good amount of time for gym and the school lunches are pretty good, Dr Marchi and the rest of the staff are really concerned with improving the quality of school life and I LOVE that the entrance door ladies are so protective of the kids.. you cant go in without signing in and having ID, no matter who you are..!!!! they are awesome guards! The library is full to the brim with great books which he brings home and he never complains that the computers are not available...plenty for all the students!! ALL in all, I love this school and encourage parents to join the community they've set up
—Submitted by a parentThe PTA has a big role and is involved where ever possible with the schools programs. I have attached the link so that you may review more information at your own time, I give it an A for effort too!! http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2011-12/Progress_Report_Overview_2012_EMS_K017.pdf Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)					NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth	Public	PK, KG-5	208 N 5th St	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 387-2929	197	22	9.0	87.8%	13 (6.6%)	19 (9.6%)	161 (81.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	53.4	1112^th of 2445 public elementary schools	54.5%		16.1	2182^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	10.8%	1070		30.8	74.2	77.8				32.1	87.1	72.2			15.8		$47,241	$3,585	$43,656
Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg	Public, Charter	K-4	183 S 3rd St-4th Fl	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 704-1419	247			70.4%	26 (10.5%)	57 (23.1%)	124 (50.2%)	14 (5.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	92.8	136^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.4%		97.9	21^st of 2445 public elementary schools	99.1%	115		84.3	84.8					94.1	88.1						$21,517	$00	$21,517
Ps 84 Jose De Diego	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	250 Berry St	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 384-8063	636	68	9.3	58.6%	165 (25.9%)	29 (4.6%)	381 (59.9%)	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.0%)	54.3	1075^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.0%		56	1001^st of 2445 public elementary schools	59.1%	74	29.4	65.9	65.7	71.0	43.1	47.6	63.3	50.0	69.6	53.2	18.0	47.7	46.8	44.6	$36,721	$2,460	$34,261
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	325 S 3rd St	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	Yes	No	No	(718) 963-0393	552	35	15.8	49.3%	187 (33.9%)	13 (2.4%)	281 (50.9%)	30 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)	81.5	380^th of 2445 public elementary schools	84.5%		75.1	534^th of 2445 public elementary schools	78.2%	154		70.0	73.0	86.7				80.3	69.7	64.4			78.6		$26,486	$1,729	$24,758
Ps 319	Public	PK, KG-1	360 Keap St	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 388-1588	82	7	11.7	61.0%	17 (20.7%)	5 (6.1%)	57 (69.5%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)															$46,225	$1,929	$44,296
Ps 132 Conselyea School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Manhattan Ave	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 599-7301	564	34	16.7	45.6%	243 (43.1%)	61 (10.8%)	185 (32.8%)	32 (5.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (6.7%)	86	278^th of 2445 public elementary schools	88.6%		89.3	218^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.1%	60		78.3	71.6	93.9				79.8	66.2	94.0			90.8		$28,399	$1,899	$26,500
Ps 18 Edward Bush	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	101 Maujer St	Brooklyn	11206	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 387-3241	149	15	9.6	75.2%	21 (14.1%)	20 (13.4%)	101 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	21.7	2034^th of 2445 public elementary schools	16.8%		10.9	2318^th of 2445 public elementary schools	5.2%	284		44.4	33.3	50.0				40.0	46.7	10.5			26.3		$45,629	$3,848	$41,781
Ps 16 Leonard Dunkly	Public	PK, KG-5	157 Wilson St	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 782-5352	173	17	10.1	96.5%	3 (1.7%)	53 (30.6%)	108 (62.4%)	3 (1.7%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	39.3	1497^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.8%		28	1808^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.1%	311		36.0	63.2	50.0				60.0	45.0	59.3			25.9		$45,961	$4,340	$41,622
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	75 Meserole Ave	Brooklyn	11222	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 383-8998	644	34	19.0	48.3%	299 (46.4%)	39 (6.1%)	219 (34.0%)	45 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.5%)	93.9	104^th of 2445 public elementary schools	95.7%		97.6	28^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.9%	76		87.3	92.4	96.7				82.1	95.7	90.3			74.6		$27,138	$2,490	$24,647
Ps 250 George H Lindsay	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	108 Montrose Ave	Brooklyn	11206	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #14	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 384-0889	257	34	7.5	87.9%	7 (2.7%)	38 (14.8%)	179 (69.6%)	29 (11.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	19.7	2087^th of 2445 public elementary schools	14.6%		31.9	1689^th of 2445 public elementary schools	30.9%	398		17.9	36.7	50.0				41.9	45.5	31.4			17.1		$38,275	$3,152	$35,123

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth

Is Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth a good school?

Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth ranks 1112^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth.

What district is Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth in?

New York City Geographic District #14

What is the racial makeup of Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth?

Students at Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth are 82% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% White, 1% American Indian.

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