Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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-5
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School's student population of 918 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School is 0.64, which is less 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
#2562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
54%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School's ranking?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School is ranked #2562 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School often compared to?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Dreams Charter School, P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov, P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
918 students attend P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School offer ?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School part of?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School located?
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2021
It is a good school to learning, and I had such a good time learning with everyone in the school and things to my principal everything is so good. I suggest you go in there. I spent eight years and the best things that I could learn were from my third-grade teacher, my principal and my assistant principal. I love them so much and Im going to miss them even though we''re virtual learning. I still get to see my principal and since my brother is in school. I feel bad because he's only one who takes all the hard work and then the teachers take an hour and I love my favorite teacher because they helped me a lot in the school. Now with everyone that I had in the store and will see little school holidays.
5 12/11/2012
This school is a very good school. I like that there are students from different ethnicities. The only thing is that Mr. B(5th grade), needs to be a little patient and calm when teaching students math. It takes time to learn a new math problem sometimes. Overall, this is a good school.
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