Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School vs Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
904 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York | Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,536 | #1558 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20414 of 50,301 | #28196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 51% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 45.6).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 92%).
- •Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 558.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School better than Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks higher (56.8 vs 45.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 and Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is 1558th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).