PS 160 WALTER FRANCIS BISHOP

www.ps160q.org

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 160, also known as the Walter Francis Bishop School, is a public elementary school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 28. It is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical proficiency while preparing students for the rigors of middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, PS 160 strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience by integrating social-emotional learning and community-focused initiatives. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as arts, physical education, and technology integration, aimed at developing students' critical thinking and collaboration skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and family engagement, PS 160 works to serve as a cornerstone for the local Jamaica community, helping its diverse student population succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

661

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 160 WALTER FRANCIS BISHOP
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	225
Black	201
Asian	145
Two or More	19
American Indian	60
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
225 (34.0%)
Black
201 (30.4%)
Asian
145 (21.9%)
American Indian
60 (9.1%)
Two or More
19 (2.9%)
White
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(929)398-3140
Website:	http://www.ps160q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 89

Ungraded 1