Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School's student population of 566 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
We take public education personally
School Rankings
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
62%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School's ranking?
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School often compared to?
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 62 Chester Park School, P.s. 121 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School?
566 students attend P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School?
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School offer ?
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School part of?
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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