publicelementaryPK-5

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

628 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455, United States

+1 (718) 292-5478

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Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Overview

About This School

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is a public elementary in Bronx, New York, serving 303 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 25 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Students at the school are predominantly Hispanic, making up 78% of the population, while Black students represent 20% of the enrollment. The remaining student body consists of 1% White and 1% Asian students. Regarding gender distribution, 57% of the students are male and 43% are female.

303

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Bronx County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.1:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

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State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Student Demographics

Student Body

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

Total Enrollment: 303 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.32%

Hispanic77.89%

Asian0.66%

Black19.8%

Two or More Races0.33%

Native American0%

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

Q: What is Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

A: Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is a elementary public located in Bronx.

Q: How many students attend Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

A: Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School has approximately 303 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

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About Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School - Bronx, NY

Quick Facts about Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
School Name	Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	628 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455, Bronx, NY
County	Bronx County
Phone	+1 (718) 292-5478
Total Students	303
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

What is Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is a elementary public located in Bronx.

How many students attend Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School has approximately 303 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is 11:1.

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