PS 127 AEROSPACE SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL

1,061 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 127, officially known as the Aerospace Science Magnet School, is a public elementary school located in East Elmhurst, Queens. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a specialized aerospace and science-focused curriculum into its academic program. This thematic approach is designed to foster early interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, providing students with unique opportunities to engage with aeronautics-related concepts alongside standard core subjects like literacy and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, PS 127 serves as a key community hub for families in the East Elmhurst neighborhood. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and hands-on exploration. By leveraging its magnet status, the school aims to broaden student perspectives and prepare them for future academic success by blending rigorous instruction with the exciting, forward-looking themes of aerospace science.

1,061

Total Students

85.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 127 AEROSPACE SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	877
Black	55
Asian	102
Two or More	1
American Indian	5

Hispanic
877 (82.7%)
Asian
102 (9.6%)
Black
55 (5.2%)
White
21 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Phone:	(718)446-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	896
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 122

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 120

Ungraded 3