30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) vs Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) Astoria, New York | Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 2,536 | #1923 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3448 of 50,301 | #35930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 40% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 34.0).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on math proficiency (96% vs 40%).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 32%).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 65.4%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.2).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is the larger school with 610 students compared with 525.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) better than Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
On the Success Index (US), 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) ranks higher (82.8 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
About 4 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide): 525. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau rank in New York?
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) is 289th of 2,536 and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 1923rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).