At a glance
Reported students
147
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
PS 170: 147 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 170
PS 170 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 147 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to 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 (77.6%) and Black (16.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 170
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic77.6%
- Black16.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
83 reported students
Ps/Ms 4 Crotona Park West
Elementary · Grades PK–08
224 reported students
PS 58
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
PS 110 Theodore Schoenfeld
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
PS 73 Bronx
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Lucero Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
284 reported students
Public schools near PS 170
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Eden Children's Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 396 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 70 Max Schoenfeld Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 729 | 0.3 mi |
| Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden Elementary · Charter · Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden | PK–05 | 582 | 0.3 mi |
| Walton Avenue School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | KG–05 | 304 | 0.3 mi |
| Lucero Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | KG–05 | 284 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 236 Langston Hughes Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 303 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 170
What grades does PS 170 serve?
PS 170 reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend PS 170?
PS 170 reported 147 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 170?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 147 students and 13 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 170 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 170 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 170 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.5% 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 170 in?
PS 170 is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 170?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Eden Children's Academy (0.2 mi), PS 70 Max Schoenfeld (0.3 mi), Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.