Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 161 Crown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 161 Crown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 161 Crown's student population of 271 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Crown School, P.S.161, is committed to involving all students, parents, staff, and community resources in an effort to develop healthy, emotionally, socially, and academically high performing students as we prepare them for college and career readines
School Rankings
P.s. 161 Crown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 161 Crown is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
69%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 161 Crown's ranking?
P.s. 161 Crown is ranked #2462 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 161 Crown?
271 students attend P.s. 161 Crown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 161 Crown students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 161 Crown?
P.s. 161 Crown has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 161 Crown offer ?
P.s. 161 Crown offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 161 Crown part of?
P.s. 161 Crown is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 161 Crown located?
P.s. 161 Crown is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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