P.s. 177 (2025-26 Ranking) - Fresh Meadows, NY

P.s. 177 serves 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 615 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 177 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 177's student population of 615 students has grown by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 177
Kind	21
1	9
2	14
3	11
4	13
5	15
6	1
7	3
8	1
Not Listed	527

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Total Students

615 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177
2023	512
2022	490
2021	490
2020	489
2019	489
2018	490
2017	490
2016	498
2015	500
2014	494
2013	507
2012	502
2011	498
2010	490
2009	481

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

124 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177
2023	105
2022	112
2021	89
2020	88
2019	88
2018	92
2017	92
2016	111
2015	116
2014	113
2013	115
2012	114
2011	114
2010	107
2009	103

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Motto

WE DO CARE

School Rankings

The of P.s. 177 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.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	4:1	11:1	5:1
2021	6:1	12:1	6:1
2020	6:1	13:1	5:1
2019	6:1	13:1	5:1
2018	5:1	14:1	5:1
2017	5:1	13:1	5:1
2016	4:1	14:1	5:1
2015	4:1	14:1	5:1
2014	4:1	14:1	5:1
2013	4:1	14:1	5:1
2012	4:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	5:1	13:1	5:1
2009	5:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	1%	2%
2022	3%	1%	2%
2021	2%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	2%

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Asian

24%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	22%	10%	10%
2022	21%	10%	9%
2021	22%	10%	9%
2020	20%	9%	8%
2019	20%	9%	8%
2018	17%	9%	7%
2017	17%	9%	7%
2016	16%	9%	7%
2015	15%	9%	7%
2014	16%	9%	7%
2013	14%	9%	6%
2012	15%	9%	6%
2011	14%	8%	6%
2010	13%	8%	5%
2009	14%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

26%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	23%	29%	41%
2022	25%	29%	41%
2021	23%	28%	41%
2020	21%	27%	40%
2019	21%	27%	40%
2018	23%	26%	40%
2017	23%	26%	40%
2016	22%	26%	40%
2015	26%	25%	40%
2014	23%	25%	39%
2013	22%	24%	38%
2012	22%	23%	37%
2011	23%	22%	37%
2010	23%	22%	36%
2009	22%	21%	35%

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Black

29%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	30%	16%	33%
2022	30%	16%	34%
2021	32%	17%	35%
2020	32%	17%	36%
2019	32%	17%	36%
2018	31%	17%	38%
2017	31%	17%	38%
2016	32%	18%	38%
2015	33%	18%	39%
2014	34%	18%	39%
2013	37%	18%	40%
2012	39%	18%	42%
2011	39%	19%	43%
2010	38%	19%	43%
2009	38%	19%	44%

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White

15%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	20%	40%	12%
2022	19%	41%	13%
2021	20%	41%	13%
2020	23%	43%	13%
2019	23%	43%	13%
2018	27%	44%	14%
2017	27%	44%	14%
2016	29%	44%	14%
2015	25%	45%	13%
2014	25%	46%	14%
2013	24%	47%	13%
2012	23%	48%	14%
2011	22%	49%	13%
2010	24%	51%	15%
2009	25%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.77

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.78	0.73	0.70
2022	0.77	0.72	0.70
2021	0.76	0.72	0.70
2020	0.77	0.71	0.70
2019	0.77	0.71	0.70
2018	0.76	0.71	0.68
2017	0.76	0.71	0.68
2016	0.75	0.70	0.68
2015	0.75	0.70	0.67
2014	0.75	0.69	0.68
2013	0.74	0.69	0.68
2012	0.73	0.68	0.67
2011	0.73	0.68	0.67
2010	0.74	0.66	0.67
2009	0.73	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

86%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	86%	53%	87%
2022	83%	51%	86%
2021	83%	52%	87%
2020	78%	50%	84%
2019	78%	50%	84%
2018	51%	48%	61%
2017	51%	48%	61%
2016	50%	44%	60%
2015	52%	45%	61%
2014	96%	42%	94%
2012	53%	42%	64%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.s. 177	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2012	10%	7%	5%
2011	10%	7%	4%
2008	1%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 177 often compared to?

P.s. 177is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. Q4 by visitors of our site.

How many students attend P.s. 177?

615 students attend P.s. 177.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

29% of P.s. 177 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 177?

P.s. 177 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 177 offer ?

P.s. 177 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 177 part of?

P.s. 177 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

School Reviews

5 5/11/2018

Hi my name is Crystal sapphire Thomas i love ps177. So much it is a great school

- Posted by Teacher - Ms schone

5 7/20/2015

I attended from 1956-1960. at the time I lived at 48-21 188th St. For whatever reason it was during that time I voiced an interest in medicine and although I expressed that I wanted to major in diseases of the rich(that did not pan out) I am now a successful pediatrician in Reston Virginia.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mdrfo

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