Serving 528 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (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 528 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 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 0.53, 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
#2096 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 #2096 out of 4,377 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
528 students attend P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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