PS 161 CROWN (THE)

www.ps161.org

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 161, officially known as The Crown, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. It is situated in a vibrant, historic area of Brooklyn and functions as a neighborhood anchor, striving to provide a foundational academic experience for local families within District 17.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, and social development. Like many schools in the NYC system, P.S. 161 focuses on the holistic growth of its students, often integrating social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics. While the school's specific programs and extracurricular offerings can evolve based on district initiatives and community partnerships, its primary mission remains focused on preparing elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school while promoting inclusive community values.

291

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 161 CROWN (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	58
Black	203
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	22

Black
203 (69.8 %)
Hispanic
58 (19.9 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (7.6 %)
White
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
Phone:	(718)756-3100
Website:	http://www.ps161.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43

Ungraded 1