P.S. 161 The Crown

330 CROWN STREET, NY · District 17 · Brooklyn

Pre-K
285
Enrollment
18.1
Avg Class Size
44.4%
Math Proficient
56.3%
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: P.S. 161 The Crown (PS 161) is a elementary school in Crown Heights South, District 17. Enrollment: 285 students. Average class size: 18.1 students. Math proficiency: 44.4%. ELA proficiency: 56.3%. Pre-K program available. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

P.S. 161 The Crown is a elementary school in Crown Heights South, serving grades 0K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05. Located in District 17, Brooklyn, the school enrolls 285 students with an average class size of 18.1.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 44.4%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeElementary
District17
3KNo
Pre-K✓ Yes
G&TNo
K Seats40
Phone718-756-3100
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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