Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 160 Walt Disney 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 160 Walt Disney's student population of 299 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 160 Walt Disney ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 160 Walt Disney is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
65%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 160 Walt Disney's ranking?
P.s. 160 Walt Disney is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 160 Walt Disney often compared to?
P.s. 160 Walt Disneyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Helen Keller, P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 160 Walt Disney?
299 students attend P.s. 160 Walt Disney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 160 Walt Disney students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 160 Walt Disney?
P.s. 160 Walt Disney has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 160 Walt Disney offer ?
P.s. 160 Walt Disney offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 160 Walt Disney part of?
P.s. 160 Walt Disney is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 160 Walt Disney located?
P.s. 160 Walt Disney is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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