IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG
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.
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369-2454
(718) 335-7500
IS 227 LOUIS ARMSTRONG is a public Title I school in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 1,583 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
- Total Students:
- 1,583
- Teachers:
- 95.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,583 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.2%
- White
- 26.7%
- Asian
- 12.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.