At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Long Island City. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Black (19.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.9%
- Hispanic52%
- Black19.5%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 76 William Hallet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
East Elmhurst Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
Hector Figueroa School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
PS 234
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
PS 84 Steinway
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Public schools near PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–08 | 525 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 17 Henry David Thoreau Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 610 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 234 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 465 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 535 | 0.8 mi |
| Voice Charter School of New York Elementary · Charter · Voice Charter School of New York | KG–08 | 849 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 122 Mamie Fay Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–08 | 1,124 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
What grades does PS 171 Peter G Van Alst serve?
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #30.
How many students attend PS 171 Peter G Van Alst?
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 171 Peter G Van Alst?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 410 students and 44.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 171 Peter G Van Alst a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 171 Peter G Van Alst students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 171 Peter G Van Alst in?
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 171 Peter G Van Alst?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) (0.4 mi), PS 17 Henry David Thoreau (0.4 mi), PS 234 (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.