- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Elmhurst, NY
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202470
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School ranks #2 of 4 schools in East Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 360010202470 · East Elmhurst, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 13.1:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School 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
- Is 227 Louis A
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
- This school
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
1,061 students
What this shows Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School compares
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
Asian 9.6%
African American 5.2%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School'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
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
How many students attend Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School?
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School?
78.4% of students at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in East Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School?
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School rank among schools in East Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in East Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School, 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 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.