- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 42 Claremont
Federal NCES profile for Ps 42 Claremont, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602188
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 42 Claremont earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #22 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 42 Claremont has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Claremont ranks #22 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 42 Claremont held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360008602188 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 8.9:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 42 Claremont held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 42 Claremont 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 311
Ps 42 Claremont
311 students
What this shows Ps 42 Claremont reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 42 Claremont compares
Ps 42 Claremont held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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 69.1%
African American 28.6%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Ps 42 Claremont is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 42 Claremont Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 42 Claremont'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 other 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 42 Claremont
How many students attend Ps 42 Claremont?
Ps 42 Claremont has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Claremont?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Claremont is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 42 Claremont?
98.7% of students at Ps 42 Claremont are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 42 Claremont?
The largest demographic group at Ps 42 Claremont is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 42 Claremont?
Ps 42 Claremont has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Ps 42 Claremont rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Claremont ranks #22 of 184 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 schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Ps 42 Claremont, 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.