- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Lucero Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lucero Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008606393
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucero Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #65 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucero Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucero Elementary School ranks #65 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lucero Elementary School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360008606393 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 12.9:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Lucero Elementary School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lucero Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 284
Lucero Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Lucero Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucero Elementary School compares
Lucero Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
African American 9.9%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Lucero Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lucero Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucero Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucero Elementary School
How many students attend Lucero Elementary School?
Lucero Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucero Elementary School?
95.5% of students at Lucero Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucero Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lucero Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucero Elementary School?
Lucero Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lucero Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucero Elementary School ranks #65 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Lucero Elementary School, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.