PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL
Regular School · JAMAICA, NY
PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL is a regular school school in JAMAICA, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 558 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 327 | 59% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 107 | 19% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 3% |
| White | 9 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 558 | 301M / 257F |
English Language Learners: 67 (12% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40-49% | 55.2% | 43 |
| Science Proficiency | >=50% | — | 10 |
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.) | 558 | 100% |
Contact & Location
101-33 124TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11419
Phone: (718)441-5493
Other Schools in District
- ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE) Elementary
- DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Elementary
- JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Elementary
- JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE) Elementary
- PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS Elementary
- PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Elementary
- PS 121 Elementary
- PS 139 REGO PARK Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11419) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360010004734
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