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PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 7

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About PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Bronx, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 303 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 12 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (25.3 teachers in all). It is one of 41 schools in New York City Geographic District # 7. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Families comparing options will find 841 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	628 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
Phone	(718) 292-5478
School district	New York City Geographic District # 7
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	303
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.3
Students per teacher	12
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008402578). 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 Juan Ponce de Leon School serve?

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School reported 303 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 303 students and 25.3 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School a public or charter school?

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School in?

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-7/

Where is PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School located?

PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School is at 628 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455. The phone number is (718) 292-5478.

How many other schools are near PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School?

There are 841 other schools within 5 miles of PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School in our directory.