At a glance
Reported students
661
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop: 661 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jamaica. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 661 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34%) and Black (30.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic34%
- Black30.4%
- Asian21.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 82 Hammond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
674 reported students
PS 86
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
PS 220 Edward Mandel
Elementary · Grades PK–05
616 reported students
PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
710 reported students
PS 101 School in the Gardens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Public schools near PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David N Dinkins School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 446 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 904 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 40 Samuel Huntington Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 399 | 0.6 mi |
| Jamaica Children's School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | KG–05 | 257 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 123 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 596 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 155 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 497 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
What grades does PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop serve?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop reported 661 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 661 students and 43.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop in?
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include David N Dinkins School (0.4 mi), PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School (0.6 mi), PS 40 Samuel Huntington (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.