PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL

PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 702 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 161, officially known as the Arthur Ashe School, is a public elementary school located in the Richmond Hill/Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is named in honor of the legendary tennis champion and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. The school aims to uphold his legacy by fostering a community focused on academic excellence, personal integrity, and social responsibility, encouraging students to strive for their best both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, PS 161 often incorporates social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to support the holistic development of its students, striving to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL at (718) 441-5493 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.