Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School vs Ps 55 Maure
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 558 m 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 55 Maure
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Jamaica, New York | Ps 55 Maure Richmond Hill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,536 | #1484 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #20414 of 50,301 | #26759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| city | Jamaica | Richmond Hill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 47.6).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Ps 55 Maure does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 83.3%).
- •Ps 55 Maure does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 466.
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 55 Maure?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks higher (56.8 vs 47.6 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 55 Maure?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Richmond Hill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School: 558. Ps 55 Maure: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School and Ps 55 Maure rank in New York?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 1139th of 2,536 and Ps 55 Maure is 1484th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).