NYPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|JAMAICA, New York|NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
JAMAICA, NY 11419
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
40-49%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.7%
SY 2019-20
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.1%
Below 150% poverty line
7.1%
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Uninsured residents
17.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
8,905
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
8,062
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
2,794 (35%)
Specific Learning Disability
2,376 (29%)
Autism
1,422 (18%)
Other Health Impairment
759 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
274 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
212 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
558
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL
PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL currently enrolls 566 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NY.
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