Enrollment
1,061
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202470
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in East Elmhurst, New York, enrolling 1,061 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,061 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School.
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 Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School compares
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,061 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School a good school?
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York 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 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.
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