At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Neil Armstrong School: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 396
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Neil Armstrong School
Neil Armstrong School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rochester. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Gates Chili Central School District. NCES reports 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Neil Armstrong School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black18.3%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gates Chili Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Florence Brasser School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Walt Disney School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Paul Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Gates Chili Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
838 reported students
Gates Chili High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,134 reported students
Public schools near Neil Armstrong School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney School Elementary · Gates Chili Central School District | KG–05 | 416 | 1.9 mi |
| William C Munn School Elementary · Spencerport Central School District | PK–05 | 351 | 2.3 mi |
| Holmes Road Elementary School Elementary · Greece Central School District | KG–02 | 330 | 3.1 mi |
| Craig Hill Elementary School Elementary · Greece Central School District | 03–05 | 287 | 3.1 mi |
| Rochester Prep Charter School 2 Elementary · Charter · Rochester Prep Charter School 2 | KG–08 | 827 | 3.5 mi |
| Florence Brasser School Elementary · Gates Chili Central School District | KG–05 | 384 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong School
What grades does Neil Armstrong School serve?
Neil Armstrong School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gates Chili Central School District.
How many students attend Neil Armstrong School?
Neil Armstrong School reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 396 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 400 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Neil Armstrong School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Neil Armstrong School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gates Chili Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Neil Armstrong School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Neil Armstrong School in?
Neil Armstrong School is part of Gates Chili Central School District, based in Rochester, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Neil Armstrong School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walt Disney School (1.9 mi), William C Munn School (2.3 mi), Holmes Road Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.