D−
PS 17
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
1045 W Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 · (716) 816-3150 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
284
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about PS 17
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 51 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 58 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 62.6%
Location
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1045 W Delavan Ave, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K53
Kindergarten51
Grade 147
Grade 250
Grade 343
Grade 440
Enrollment over time
338’20
346’21
309’22
278’23
284’24
Down 16% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 66%Hispanic 11%Asian 9%White 8%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.