At a glance
Reported students
284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
Lucero Elementary School: 284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Lucero Elementary School
Lucero Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.4%) and Black (9.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lucero Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic88.4%
- Black9.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 73 Bronx
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
PS 163 Arthur a Schomberg
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
PS 110 Theodore Schoenfeld
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
PS 236 Langston Hughes
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Walton Avenue School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
PS 42 Claremont
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Public schools near Lucero Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Avenue School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | KG–05 | 304 | under 0.1 mi |
| Family Life Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Family Life Academy Charter School | KG–05 | 428 | 0.2 mi |
| Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden Elementary · Charter · Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden | PK–05 | 582 | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Eden Children's Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 396 | 0.2 mi |
| Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School Elementary · Charter · Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School | PK–08 | 601 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | KG–05 | 83 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lucero Elementary School
What grades does Lucero Elementary School serve?
Lucero Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend Lucero Elementary School?
Lucero Elementary School reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 284 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lucero Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lucero Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lucero Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lucero Elementary School in?
Lucero Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lucero Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walton Avenue School (The) (under 0.1 mi), Family Life Academy Charter School (0.2 mi), Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.