- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 42-Abelard Reynolds
Federal NCES profile for School 42-Abelard Reynolds, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003413
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 42-Abelard Reynolds earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #30 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School 42-Abelard Reynolds has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 42-Abelard Reynolds ranks #30 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
School 42-Abelard Reynolds shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 362475003413 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 42-Abelard Reynolds shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 42-Abelard Reynolds in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school 465
School 42-Abelard Reynolds
465 students
What this shows School 42-Abelard Reynolds reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 42-Abelard Reynolds compares
School 42-Abelard Reynolds is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.6%
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.
Funding equity
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 14.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, School 42-Abelard Reynolds is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School 42-Abelard Reynolds Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 42-Abelard Reynolds's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 42-Abelard Reynolds
How many students attend School 42-Abelard Reynolds?
School 42-Abelard Reynolds has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 42-Abelard Reynolds?
The student-teacher ratio at School 42-Abelard Reynolds is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 42-Abelard Reynolds?
86.0% of students at School 42-Abelard Reynolds are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 42-Abelard Reynolds?
The largest demographic group at School 42-Abelard Reynolds is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 42-Abelard Reynolds?
School 42-Abelard Reynolds has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School 42-Abelard Reynolds rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 42-Abelard Reynolds ranks #30 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides School 42-Abelard Reynolds, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.