- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howard Beach, NY
Ps 207 Rockwood Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 207 Rockwood Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302699
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 207 Rockwood Park earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Howard Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 207 Rockwood Park has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 207 Rockwood Park ranks #1 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ps 207 Rockwood Park held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360012302699 · Howard Beach, NY Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 11.1:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 207 Rockwood Park held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 207 Rockwood Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 668
Ps 207 Rockwood Park
668 students
What this shows Ps 207 Rockwood Park reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 207 Rockwood Park compares
Ps 207 Rockwood 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Ps 207 Rockwood Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 207 Rockwood Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 207 Rockwood Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 207 Rockwood Park
How many students attend Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howard Beach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 207 Rockwood Park is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
29.3% of students at Ps 207 Rockwood Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 207 Rockwood Park is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Howard Beach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park 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 Ps 207 Rockwood Park rank among schools in Howard Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 207 Rockwood Park ranks #1 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 207 Rockwood Park, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.