- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 127 Mckinley Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 127 Mckinley Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102471
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 127 Mckinley Park earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 127 Mckinley Park has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 127 Mckinley Park ranks #11 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Ps 127 Mckinley Park held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360015102471 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 13.6:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 127 Mckinley Park held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 127 Mckinley Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 667
Ps 127 Mckinley Park
667 students
What this shows Ps 127 Mckinley Park reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 127 Mckinley Park compares
Ps 127 Mckinley Park 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 40.8%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Ps 127 Mckinley Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 127 Mckinley Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 127 Mckinley Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 127 Mckinley Park
How many students attend Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 127 Mckinley Park is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
73.7% of students at Ps 127 Mckinley Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 127 Mckinley Park is Asian at 40.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Mckinley Park rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 127 Mckinley Park ranks #11 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Ps 127 Mckinley Park, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.