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#1081 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Lucero Elementary School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1425 WALTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10452

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Lucero Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lucero Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 66Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,854

Median home value

$263,000

Median rent

$1,367/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

35.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walton Avenue School (the)Enrollment path unverified6.9K–50.0 mi345Compare →
Bronx Academy of Promise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.1PK–80.2 mi578Compare →
Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.2 mi167Compare →
Family Life Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.0K–50.2 mi408Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#12 of 69
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Lucero Elementary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lucero Elementary School

Lucero Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lucero Elementary School

What grades does Lucero Elementary School serve?

Lucero Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lucero Elementary School?

Lucero Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lucero Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lucero Elementary School rank in NY?

Lucero Elementary School ranks #1,081 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Lucero Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lucero Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lucero Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucero Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Lucero Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lucero Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lucero Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lucero Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucero Elementary School?

96.5% of students at Lucero Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
Area population (ZIP 10452)
76,745
Area average commute
44.1 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10452; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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