- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arverne, NY
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302190
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 627
- students enrolled
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360012302190 · Arverne, NY Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 16.5:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 627
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
627 students
What this shows Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam compares
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.8%
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
African American 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam
How many students attend Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arverne, NY. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
92.8% of students at Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Arverne, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.