Ps 17

Public PK, KG-4

 1045 W Delavan Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14209-1389


(716) 816-3150

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2355th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,396 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.8%
Asian:
12.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Compare Details Ps 17 ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 24th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 17 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (62.8%), Asian (12%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 17 is 8.8, which is the 6th best among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 17 is $15,396, which is the 9th highest among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 17 2355th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 17 in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 812th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 17

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Rank History for all students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.59 2203rd 2206 0.1%
2007 1.95 2203rd 2219 0.7%
2008 0.90 2218th 2227 0.4%
2009 3.02 2225th 2257 1.4%
2010 1.82 2255th 2263 0.4%
2011 1.01 2281st 2286 0.2%
2012 2.23 2286th 2320 1.5%
2013 8.59 2260th 2325 2.8%
2014 9.26 2251st 2345 4.0%
2015 13.46 2143rd 2352 8.9%
2016 12.53 2176th 2366 8.0%
2017 8.74 2289th 2386 4.1%
2018 19.92 2044th 2395 14.7%
2019 11.37 2256th 2413 6.5%
2021 1.54 2196th 2201 0.2%
2022 7.61 2368th 2434 2.7%
2023 8.25 2355th 2439 3.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.45 342nd 938 63.5%
2019 36.69 525th 860 39.0%
2022 18.82 987th 1027 3.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 1314th 1941 32.3%
2019 28.14 1434th 1859 22.9%
2021 30.45 769th 1044 26.3%
2022 21.92 1864th 2031 8.2%
2023 16.43 1965th 2016 2.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 1671st 2045 18.3%
2022 10.15 2042nd 2099 2.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.14 480th 730 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 2070th 2338 11.5%
2019 9.61 2264th 2357 3.9%
2022 10.45 2293rd 2401 4.5%
2023 9.96 2305th 2403 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.85 1900th 2340 18.8%
2019 16.52 2081st 2358 11.7%
2022 6.93 2360th 2400 1.7%
2023 8.17 2331st 2400 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.42 592nd 948 37.6%
2019 28.44 657th 891 26.3%
2022 18.62 824th 936 12.0%
2023 20.68 718th 857 16.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 1039th 1392 25.4%
2019 22.72 1113th 1315 15.4%
2022 6.80 1492nd 1503 0.7%
2023 7.63 1403rd 1429 1.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 1203rd 1408 14.6%
2022 6.70 1356th 1399 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ps 17

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 437 463 3 21 13 n/a n/a 0 937
1990 414 449 0 19 10 n/a n/a 0 892
1991 340 410 1 18 8 n/a n/a 134 911
1992 379 501 5 36 15 n/a n/a 0 936
1993 365 483 8 31 10 n/a n/a 0 897
1994 342 498 5 33 21 n/a n/a 0 899
1995 372 499 6 41 19 n/a n/a 0 937
1996 372 499 6 41 19 n/a n/a 0 937
1997 328 535 2 40 20 n/a n/a 0 925
1998 293 475 9 49 23 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 249 458 6 53 29 n/a n/a 0 795
2000 211 439 5 53 26 n/a n/a 1 735
2001 163 406 5 56 32 n/a n/a 0 662
2002 145 418 11 67 18 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 145 418 11 67 18 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 147 426 7 65 21 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 119 440 7 57 11 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 92 410 3 59 8 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 90 401 5 58 10 n/a n/a 0 564
2008 82 390 2 66 8 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 68 397 2 62 7 n/a n/a 2 538
2010 59 362 4 66 3 n/a n/a 12 506
2011 40 305 3 61 2 0 15 0 426
2012 26 302 2 58 2 0 20 0 410
2013 33 284 5 71 3 0 26 0 422
2014 42 271 3 91 3 0 27 0 437
2015 53 272 5 80 3 0 22 0 435
2016 37 288 15 91 1 0 24 0 456
2017 34 252 17 91 0 0 22 0 416
2018 46 242 23 78 0 0 16 0 405
2019 50 239 28 69 0 0 14 0 400
2020 41 243 36 54 0 0 13 0 387
2021 35 204 39 49 0 0 11 0 338
2022 27 199 45 56 2 0 17 0 346
2023 24 194 37 37 2 0 15 0 309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 937 35.0 26.7 n/a
1990 892 37.0 24.1 n/a
1991 911 37.0 24.6 n/a
1992 936 35.0 26.7 n/a
1993 897 37.5 23.9 n/a
1994 899 37.5 24.0 56.5
1995 937 43.0 21.8 78.7
1996 937 43.0 21.8 78.7
1997 925 39.3 23.5 88.3
1998 849 37.0 22.9 75.3
1999 795 37.5 21.2 78
2000 735 37.0 19.9 86
2001 662 36.0 18.4 85.2
2002 659 34.6 19.0 93.5
2003 659 34.6 19.0 93.5
2004 666 n/a n/a n/a
2005 634 40.0 15.9 89.3
2006 572 36.0 15.9 95.1
2007 564 34.0 16.6 93.3
2008 548 37.1 14.8 87.8
2009 538 34.0 15.8 92.7
2010 506 35.0 14.4 84.6
2011 426 21.2 20.0 91.3
2012 410 31.5 13.0 89.3
2013 422 29.9 14.0 74.2
2014 437 33.0 13.2 46.9
2015 435 28.0 15.5 8
2016 456 32.0 14.2 73.7
2017 416 35.9 11.5 69.7
2018 405 34.9 11.5 74.3
2019 400 33.9 11.7 71.3
2020 387 37.0 10.4 87.1
2021 338 34.8 9.7 86.7
2022 346 39.9 8.6 65.9
2023 309 34.9 8.8 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 937 35.0 26.7 n/a
1990 892 37.0 24.1 n/a
1991 911 37.0 24.6 n/a
1992 936 35.0 26.7 n/a
1993 897 37.5 23.9 n/a
1994 899 37.5 24.0 56.5
1995 937 43.0 21.8 78.7
1996 937 43.0 21.8 78.7
1997 925 39.3 23.5 88.3
1998 849 37.0 22.9 75.3
1999 795 37.5 21.2 78
2000 735 37.0 19.9 86
2001 662 36.0 18.4 85.2
2002 659 34.6 19.0 93.5
2003 659 34.6 19.0 93.5
2004 666 n/a n/a n/a
2005 634 40.0 15.9 89.3
2006 572 36.0 15.9 95.1
2007 564 34.0 16.6 93.3
2008 548 37.1 14.8 87.8
2009 538 34.0 15.8 92.7
2010 506 35.0 14.4 84.6
2011 426 21.2 20.0 91.3
2012 410 31.5 13.0 89.3
2013 422 29.9 14.0 74.2
2014 437 33.0 13.2 46.9
2015 435 28.0 15.5 8
2016 456 32.0 14.2 73.7
2017 416 35.9 11.5 69.7
2018 405 34.9 11.5 74.3
2019 400 33.9 11.7 71.3
2020 387 37.0 10.4 87.1
2021 338 34.8 9.7 86.7
2022 346 39.9 8.6 65.9
2023 309 34.9 8.8 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.6%0.3%0.0%99.7%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201598.3%0.0%0.0%99.1%98.3%98.3%98.3%99.1%98.3%98.3%
201697.5%0.0%0.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.2%98.7%99.0%
201798.1%0.3%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201898.3%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.6%98.6%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.7%99.7%
202099.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 17

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,916 (14.7%) $11,149 (85.3%) $13,064
2020 $1,769 (12.4%) $12,501 (87.6%) $14,270
2021 $5,408 (32.1%) $11,442 (67.9%) $16,850
2022 $2,085 (13.5%) $13,311 (86.5%) $15,396

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 17

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2256th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2355th of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 17)3414
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)3226.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 17)2325
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2823.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 17)2523.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)2825.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 17)148.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2123.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400309
 22.8%
African American239194
 18.8%
American Indian02
Asian2837
 32.1%
Hispanic6937
 46.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5024
 52%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%90.9%
 19.7%


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Students at Ps 17 are 63% African American, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Two or more races.

Ps 17 ranks in the bottom 3.4% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Ps 17.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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