- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Elmhurst, NY
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
Federal NCES profile for Is 227 Louis Armstrong, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010203146
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 227 Louis Armstrong earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 227 Louis Armstrong has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 227 Louis Armstrong ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010203146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Is 227 Louis Armstrong held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 91.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 360010203146 · East Elmhurst, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,555 enr · 16.4:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Is 227 Louis Armstrong held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 91.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 227 Louis Armstrong in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- This school
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- Newcomers High
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows Is 227 Louis Armstrong reports 1,555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 227 Louis Armstrong compares
Is 227 Louis Armstrong held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,555 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,555
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Asian 25.5%
White 18.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Is 227 Louis Armstrong is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 227 Louis Armstrong Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcomers High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 227 Louis Armstrong's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 227 Louis Armstrong
How many students attend Is 227 Louis Armstrong?
Is 227 Louis Armstrong has 1,555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,528 (2022-23) → 1,561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 227 Louis Armstrong?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 227 Louis Armstrong is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 227 Louis Armstrong?
63.2% of students at Is 227 Louis Armstrong are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 227 Louis Armstrong?
The largest demographic group at Is 227 Louis Armstrong is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in East Elmhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 227 Louis Armstrong?
Is 227 Louis Armstrong has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Is 227 Louis Armstrong rank among public schools in East Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 227 Louis Armstrong ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Is 227 Louis Armstrong, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer (1,397 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.