Enrollment
668
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302699
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Howard Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 207 Rockwood Park compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 207 Rockwood Park
Ps 207 Rockwood Park is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Howard Beach, New York, enrolling 668 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 663 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #428.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps 207 Rockwood 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 207 Rockwood Park compares
Ps 207 Rockwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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. See all schools in Howard Beach on the city page.
Is Ps 207 Rockwood Park a good school?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #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.
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