Enrollment
667
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102471
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 127 Mckinley Park compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 127 Mckinley Park
Ps 127 Mckinley Park is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 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 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 689 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 127 Mckinley Park.
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 Mckinley Park compares
Ps 127 Mckinley Park 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ps 127 Mckinley Park a good school?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park earns 45/100 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. 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 #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.
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