Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau vs Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Long Island City, New York | Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1923 of 2,536 | #2149 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35930 of 50,301 | #40482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 610 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 21% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 26.9).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.6).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is the larger school with 610 students compared with 410.
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 Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau better than Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks higher (34.0 vs 26.9 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 Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau: 610. Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst rank in New York?
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 1923rd of 2,536 and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is 2149th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).