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PS 161 Arthur Ashe School

Jamaica, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #28

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About PS 161 Arthur Ashe School

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Jamaica, New York. Enrollment was 558 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Jamaica. There are about 14.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (38 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. Families comparing options will find 408 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 50 schools in New York City Geographic District #28.

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School facts

Address	101-33 124th St, Jamaica, NY 11419
Phone	(718) 441-5493
School district	New York City Geographic District #28
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	558
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38
Students per teacher	14.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010004734). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serve?

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School reported 558 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 558 students and 38 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School a public or charter school?

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School in?

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is part of New York City Geographic District #28. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-28/

Where is PS 161 Arthur Ashe School located?

PS 161 Arthur Ashe School is at 101-33 124th St, Jamaica, NY 11419. The phone number is (718) 441-5493.

How many other schools are near PS 161 Arthur Ashe School?

There are 408 other schools within 5 miles of PS 161 Arthur Ashe School in our directory.