PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,107th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
1100 NEWKIRK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718)434-6960NCES ID 360015302717Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School 1,107th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 52th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 918 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52.3% | 53.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 14.6% | 20.2% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 17.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.4% | 5.1% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $908K in zip 11230 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School
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ELA 61% ▲3 · Math 53% ▼4Compare
What school district is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School in?
PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School 1,107th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Asian 54%, White 20%, Hispanic 18%, Black 5% (918 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11230 is $908K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.