- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090070001629 · Rocky Hill, CT Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 15.1:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students)
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ana Grace Acad
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
855 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
767 students
- Academy of Sci
Academy of Science and Innovation
767 students
- Academy of Int
Academy of International Studies 6-12
697 students
- Academy of Com
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
669 students
- This school
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
604 students
What this shows Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary compares
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.