Serving 558 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 15:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in South Richmond Hill, NY, with most families typically within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 0.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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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 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
14%
1%
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Asian
59%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
31%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
558 students attend P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 161 Arthur Ashe School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 15:1, 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.
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