P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 810 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 676th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 101-33 124th St, Jamaica, NY 11419
- Principal or Admin: Jill Hoder
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 810
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 436 (53.8%)
- Females: 374 (46.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 78 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 557 | 68.8% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 18.0% |
| White | 27 | 3.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 12.7% |
| 1st Grade | 106 | 13.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 93 | 11.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 115 | 14.2% |
| 4th Grade | 102 | 12.6% |
| 5th Grade | 104 | 12.8% |
| 6th Grade | 103 | 12.7% |
| Ungraded | 54 | 6.7% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
11.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
41.0%
District:
52.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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