At a glance
Reported students
558
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 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 558 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 Asian (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.98 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
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black3.4%
- Asian58.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 139 Rego Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
571 reported students
PS 174 William Sidney Mount
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Jermaine L Green STEM Institute of Queens (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
PS 206 Horace Harding School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Public schools near PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 55 Maure Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 466 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 121 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 750 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 100 Glen Morris Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 649 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 51 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–01 | 202 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 62 Chester Park School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 827 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 904 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 161 Arthur Ashe School
What grades does PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serve?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 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 161 Arthur Ashe School?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School reported 558 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 558 students and 37.98 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 161 Arthur Ashe School a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 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 161 Arthur Ashe School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% 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 161 Arthur Ashe School in?
PS 161 Arthur Ashe School 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 161 Arthur Ashe School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 55 Maure (0.3 mi), PS 121 (0.5 mi), PS 100 Glen Morris (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.