Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11230 · New York City Geographic District #22
#1502 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#27172 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #22 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 901 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1502nd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 901.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks 258th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Ps 134
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Jhs 62 Ditmas
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School of Science &technology
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Ps 315
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555 students · 1.0 km away
Ps 179 Kensington
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660 students · 1.2 km away
Midwood High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,657 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (The)
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Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 1.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School a good school?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School has a Success Index (US) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1502 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School rank in New York?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks #1502 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #27172 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School had 901 students in 2025.
Is Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.