Lucero Elementary School

Summary:

Lucero Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 268 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and faces challenges with lower-than-average academic performance and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lucero Elementary School's student population is 89.18% Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Walton Avenue School (The), Mount Eden Children's Academy, and Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The), which have more diverse racial makeups. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in New York State Assessments, is generally lower than the New York City Geographic District #9 and the state of New York averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 36% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.89% statewide.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Lucero Elementary School ($23,593 in the 2022-2023 school year), the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than the surrounding schools, suggesting that the additional funding may not be translating into smaller class sizes. The analysis also reveals the presence of several high-performing charter schools in the vicinity, such as Family Life Academy Charter School and Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School, which have generally outperformed Lucero Elementary School in academic metrics, suggesting that parents in the area may be seeking alternative educational options.

Detail:

Public K-5

1425 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10452

(718) 681-8701

District: New York City Geographic District # 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
1946^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,593

Students who attend Lucero Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Is 117 Joseph H Wade

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.2%

African American:

9.7%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lucero Elementary School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 12^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.2%), African American (9.7%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School is 12.1. 15 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucero Elementary School is $23,593. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lucero Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucero Elementary School 1946^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Lucero Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

New York City Geographic District # 9:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 9 755^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lucero Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2016	4.43	2354^th	2366	0.5%
2017	16.35	2107^th	2386	11.7%
2018	33.79	1646^th	2395	31.3%
2019	40.86	1397^th	2413	42.1%
2022	41.52	1413^th	2434	41.9%
2023	23.31	1946^th	2439	20.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.37	456^th	938	51.4%
2019	66.77	135^th	860	84.3%
2022	65.62	215^th	1027	79.1%
2023	47.91	422^nd	1001	57.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.86	1454^th	1941	25.1%
2019	42.66	902^nd	1859	51.5%
2022	39.50	1137^th	2031	44.0%
2023	25.11	1664^th	2016	17.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.54	1078^th	2045	47.3%
2022	55.75	778^th	2099	62.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.79	289^th	730	60.4%
2019	71.23	86^th	570	84.9%
2022	48.72	270^th	622	56.6%
2023	48.21	292^nd	637	54.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.99	1565^th	2338	33.1%
2019	43.65	1310^th	2357	44.4%
2022	39.59	1473^rd	2401	38.7%
2023	33.45	1627^th	2403	32.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.64	1675^th	2340	28.4%
2019	40.45	1384^th	2358	41.3%
2022	44.91	1306^th	2400	45.6%
2023	15.73	2154^th	2400	10.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lucero Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.47	823^rd	1392	40.9%
2019	71.20	271^st	1315	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Lucero Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	13	0	143	1	0	158
2015	3	22	0	206	2	0	233
2016	3	31	3	274	2	1	314
2017	4	36	4	360	2	0	406
2018	1	32	3	373	2	0	411
2019	2	32	1	379	1	1	416
2020	2	26	0	342	0	2	372
2021	2	24	0	294	0	1	321
2022	4	19	0	245	0	2	270
2023	1	26	1	239	0	1	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lucero Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	158	14.0	11.2	96.2
2015	233	17.0	13.7	97.9
2016	314	23.0	13.6	97.1
2017	406	27.7	14.6	96.3
2018	411	28.0	14.6	98.1
2019	416	34.0	12.2	97.1
2020	372	31.8	11.6	97.6
2021	321	32.0	10.0	98.1
2022	270	26.0	10.3	97
2023	268	22.0	12.1	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lucero Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	158	14.0	11.2	96.2
2015	233	17.0	13.7	97.9
2016	314	23.0	13.6	97.1
2017	406	27.7	14.6	96.3
2018	411	28.0	14.6	98.1
2019	416	34.0	12.2	97.1
2020	372	31.8	11.6	97.6
2021	321	32.0	10.0	98.1
2022	270	26.0	10.3	97
2023	268	22.0	12.1	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lucero Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,457 (8.1%)	$16,489 (91.9%)	$17,946
2020	$1,474 (8.1%)	$16,789 (91.9%)	$18,262
2021	$2,114 (10.0%)	$19,002 (90.0%)	$21,115
2022	$3,597 (14.7%)	$20,887 (85.3%)	$24,485
2023	$3,134 (13.3%)	$20,459 (86.7%)	$23,593

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucero Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1397^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1946^th of 2439 Elementary schools	21.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lucero Elementary School)	63	36	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)	39	24.2	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lucero Elementary School)	54	33.3	20.7%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)	36	33.7	2.3%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lucero Elementary School)	43	34.3	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)	35	30.6	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Lucero Elementary School)	56	36.1	19.9%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)	31	29.9	1.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lucero Elementary School)	11	26.5	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)	23	30	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lucero Elementary School)	25	29.4	4.4%
5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)	29	27.1	1.9%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	268	35.6%
African American	32	26	18.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	379	239	36.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.1%	96.3%	0.8%

Schools Near Lucero Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)					NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walton Avenue School (The)	Public	K-5	1425 Walton Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 293-5970	399	35	11.4	93.5%	9 (2.3%)	69 (17.3%)	306 (76.7%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	29.5	1771^st of 2439 public elementary schools	27.4%		40.3	1454^th of 2434 public elementary schools	40.3%	317			33.9	27.4	29.0			59.3	30.8	38.1					$22,452	$2,618	$19,834
Lucero Elementary School	Public	K-5	1425 Walton Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 681-8701	268	22	12.1	96.3%	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.7%)	239 (89.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23.3	1946^th of 2439 public elementary schools	20.2%		41.5	1413^th of 2434 public elementary schools	41.9%	533			36.0	34.3	26.5			33.3	36.1	29.4					$23,593	$3,134	$20,459
Family Life Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	14 W 170th St	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	Family Life Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 410-8100	395	16	24.3	96.5%	2 (0.5%)	71 (18.0%)	320 (81.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40.9	1420^th of 2439 public elementary schools	41.8%		37.5	1533^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	37.0%	113			29.5	33.3	49.4			45.3	45.1	56.8					$15,519	$3,434	$12,085
Mount Eden Children's Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Jerome Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 294-8155	409	26	15.9	93.4%	1 (0.2%)	63 (15.4%)	333 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	50.8	1140^th of 2439 public elementary schools	53.3%		41.8	1405^th of 2434 public elementary schools	42.3%	265			51.8	58.3	29.1			57.1	55.7	40.0					$17,936	$1,765	$16,171
Dream Charter School Highbridge	Public, Charter	K-1	360 E 168th St	Bronx	10456	Bronx County	Dream Charter School Highbridge	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 722-0232	53	3	17.6	96.2%	1 (1.9%)	22 (41.5%)	27 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)															$20,540	$00	$20,540
Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1475 Macombs Rd	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden	Yes	No	No	Yes	(929) 502-7748	311			88.4%	4 (1.3%)	74 (23.8%)	225 (72.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)															$19,396	$2,580	$16,816
Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1349 Inwood Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 293-6950	549	29	18.9	95.3%	6 (1.1%)	191 (34.8%)	332 (60.5%)	9 (1.6%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57.4	985^th of 2439 public elementary schools	59.6%		61	893^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	63.3%	92	46.9	3.2	56.1	43.3	50.8	61.9	81.4	73.2	57.6	44.3	45.2	59.4	75.4	62.3	$21,436	$4,293	$17,143
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School	Public	K-5	1340 Sheridan Ave	Bronx	10456	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 716-7369	96	12	8.0	91.7%	0 (0.0%)	22 (22.9%)	73 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	34	1619^th of 2439 public elementary schools	33.6%					(n/a)			35.3	57.1				33.3	28.6						$23,968	$2,491	$21,477
Ps 170	Public	PK, KG-2	1598 Townsend Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 583-0662	159	12	13.2	93.1%	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.1%)	129 (81.1%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)															$26,646	$3,264	$23,382
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	1449 Shakespeare Ave	Bronx	10452	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District # 9	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 681-7172	484	42	11.3	95.9%	4 (0.8%)	122 (25.2%)	327 (67.6%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	33.8	1622^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	33.5%		23.7	1947^th of 2434 public elementary schools	20.0%	325			46.9	41.4	31.4			53.9	36.5	30.1					$23,821	$2,603	$21,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucero Elementary School

Is Lucero Elementary School a good school?

Lucero Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Lucero Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Lucero Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lucero Elementary School?

Students at Lucero Elementary School are 89% Hispanic, 10% African American.

What schools do graduates of Lucero Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lucero Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 117 Joseph H Wade

What district is Lucero Elementary School in?

New York City Geographic District # 9

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