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P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School

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P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School is located at 101-33 124Th Street Jamaica, NY and educates grades PK-6 in Queens County. This public school is ruled and regulated by District #28 whom strives to set high standards of education for its students. The school applies common philosophies set forth by the school community which is to provide students a sound environment for educational excellence that will develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge and values to become contributing members of society. New York educators encourage individual excellence by students of all ages so that they may gain a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and work.

The school serves a diverse, multilingual student population of recent immigrants to the United States. They seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The staff of teachers and other officials works closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. And students really excel in this learning environment that affords small class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students strive for excellence.


Overview

P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School

New York City District #28

101-33 124Th Street
Jamaica, NY 11419

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Large City (City: Large)

718-441-5493 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-6, UE

Principal: Jill Hoder

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6thUngraded
Elementary
26831061141191301199640

Additional Student Information

Total Students
833
Attendance Rate
93%
Suspensions
0
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.4
Free Lunch
730
Reduced Lunch
76
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
8
Full Time Teachers
58
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
4
Other Part Time Professional Staff
1

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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