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Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

7 Gardner Way, Rocky Hill, CT 06067Capitol Region Education Council →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
578
Students
Total enrolled
$29,818
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 108% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 578 students in grades PK–05 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
108% above average funding
District spends $29,818 per pupil, 108% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is a large elementary in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, serving grades PK–05 with 578 students. The district invests $29,818 per student — 108% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

578
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution311 male · 267 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 331 students
Student Composition
14%
17%
38%
25%
Asian14%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black25%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090070001629

Academic Outcomes at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06067

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,818Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,818
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,120
Student Support$5,665
Administration$3,578
Operations$4,473
Other$2,982
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,818 spent per student, an estimated $13,209 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
34%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
34.3%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,818/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ana Grace Academy of the ArtsDiscovery AcademyReggio Magnet School of the ArtsMuseum Academy
+4 more
↓
Middle
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
↓
High School
Academy of Aerospace and EngineeringAcademy of Science and InnovationAcademy of International Studies 6-12Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCapitol Region Education Council →
Phone: (860)529-1652
NCES ID: 090070001629
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rocky Hill seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Capitol Region Education Council
Elem
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
863 students · PK–08
● 41 opp71% FRL
High
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
768 students · 06–12
● 44 opp56% FRL
High
Academy of Science and Innovation
756 students · 06–12
● 51 opp67% FRL
High
Academy of International Studies 6-12
709 students · 06–12
● 41 opp68% FRL
Mid
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
642 students · 06–08
● 50 opp75% FRL
Elem
Discovery Academy
520 students · PK–05
● 53 opp62% FRL
Elem
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
514 students · PK–05
● 53 opp64% FRL
Elem
Museum Academy
513 students · PK–05
● 41 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7 Gardner Way, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.