Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11419 · New York City Geographic District #28
#1139 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#20414 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is a public elementary located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1139th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 558.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks 15th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 55 Maure
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students · 558 m away
Epic High School - North
South Richmond Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students · 726 m away
Ps 121
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students · 876 m away
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14
South Ozone Park · Charter middle · Grades 5–5
168 students · 1.0 km away
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 100 Glen Morris
South Ozone Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 51
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
202 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 62 Chester Park School
South Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students · 1.3 km away
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
904 students · 1.3 km away
Ps 54 Hillside
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School a good school?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School has a Success Index (US) of 56.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1139 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks #1139 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #20414 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School had 558 students in 2025.
Is Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.