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PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #22

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About PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. Enrollment was 901 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 67.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. New York City Geographic District #22 runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 704 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1100 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone	(718) 434-6960
School district	New York City Geographic District #22
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	901
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	67.1
Students per teacher	13.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015302717). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School serve?

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School?

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School reported 901 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School?

About 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 901 students and 67.1 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School a public or charter school?

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School in?

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School is part of New York City Geographic District #22. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-22/

Where is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School located?

PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School is at 1100 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230. The phone number is (718) 434-6960.

How many other schools are near PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School?

There are 704 other schools within 5 miles of PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School in our directory.