IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG

32-02 JUNCTION BLVD
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369

www.armstrong227q.com

1,555 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

IS 227, officially known as the Louis Armstrong Middle School, is a notable public school located in East Elmhurst, Queens. Named after the legendary jazz musician who once resided in the neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8. It has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, operating under a philosophy that balances rigorous classroom instruction with the development of the "whole child," emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements.

Beyond its academic offerings, IS 227 is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs and its connection to the legacy of its namesake. The school frequently integrates music and the arts into its culture, encouraging students to explore their creative talents. As a staple of the East Elmhurst community, it is often praised for maintaining high expectations for its students and fostering a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and the local community to support student achievement and college and career readiness.

1,555

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	575
Black	213
Asian	396
Two or More	67
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
575 (37.0%)
Asian
396 (25.5%)
White
291 (18.7%)
Black
213 (13.7%)
Two or More
67 (4.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)335-7500
Website:	http://www.armstrong227q.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	964
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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

Grade 5 185

Grade 6 461

Grade 7 454

Grade 8 440

Ungraded 15