- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010004734
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #19 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks #19 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010004734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360010004734 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 16.4:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 558
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
558 students
What this shows Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School compares
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Asian 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.2%
African American 3.4%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School
How many students attend Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
78.2% of students at Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School is Asian at 58.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School?
Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School ranks #19 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 161 Arthur Ashe School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.