Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island's student population of 681 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island's ranking?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is ranked #789 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island often compared to?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Islandis often viewed alongside schools like Ella Baker School, Yorkville East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
681 students attend Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island offer ?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island part of?
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/16/2018
We have been at 217 for a number of years now, and have had an amazing experience here. The teachers, in particular, are wonderful - they really care so much about each child. Whenever there is an issue with any of my kids, the teachers reach out to communicate and collaborate with us to help resolve any problems and ensure that children are learning and growing. The school facilities are as good (or better?) than many private schools, and being located in such a safe community with so many parks and the new Cornell campus is a bonus!
5 3/17/2016
Frankly this school was awesome. I graduated from their in 2014, my teachers were good to me. I had good and pleasant memories from there, I even have friends from that school since kindergarten and they go to the same school as I do currently
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