Below Average
#3702 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY
A New York City Geographic District #28 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101-33 124TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11419
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 161 Arthur Ashe School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 89Excellent Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,231
Median home value
$678,800
Median rent
$1,920/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 55 MaureEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| PS 121Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| PS 100 Glen MorrisEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Al-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #28
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #47 of 50
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,702 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
What grades does PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serve?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 161 Arthur Ashe School rank in NY?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks #3,702 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 161 Arthur Ashe School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School a charter school?
No, PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School a Title I school?
No, PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?
83.6% of students at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (718) 441-5493
- Area population (ZIP 11419)
- 46,938
- Area average commute
- 45.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11419; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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