Enrollment
604
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Hill, CT
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001629
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rocky Hill · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rocky Hill, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 25% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rocky Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Myrtle H. Stevens School (401 students): Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary compares
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 25.8%
White 16.1%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Rocky Hill
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
How many students attend Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Hill, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?
50.5% of students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Rocky Hill, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary rank among schools in Rocky Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rocky Hill, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rocky Hill on the city page.
Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary a good school?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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