PS 161 JUAN PONCE DE LEON SCHOOL
Regular School · BRONX, NY
PS 161 JUAN PONCE DE LEON SCHOOL is a regular school school in BRONX, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 303 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 236 | 78% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 20% |
| White | 4 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 303 | 173M / 130F |
English Language Learners: 45 (15% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15-19% | 55.2% | 63 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-59% | — | 17 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 303 | 100% |
Contact & Location
628 TINTON AVE
BRONX, NY 10455
Phone: (718)292-5478
Other Schools in District
- LEADERS OF EXCELLENCE ADVOCACY AND DISCOVERY Elementary
- PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL Elementary
- PS 154 JONATHAN D HYATT Elementary
- PS 157 GROVE HILL Elementary
- PS 179 Elementary
- PS 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER Elementary
- PS 25 BILINGUAL SCHOOL Elementary
- PS 277 Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 10455) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360008402578
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD