Below Average
#3907 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
488 BEACH 66TH ST, Arverne, NY 11692
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,907 of 4,742
In Arverne
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#47 of 63
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
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Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
Elementary School in Arverne · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is a public elementary school in Arverne, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. Ps/ms 42 R Vernam serves approximately 619 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,907 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/ms 42 R Vernam show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
77% of students at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ps/ms 42 R Vernam — Students at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Ps/ms 42 R Vernam Compares
See how Ps/ms 42 R Vernam performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
488 BEACH 66TH ST, Arverne, NY 11692
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/ms 42 R Vernam may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WAVE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Far Rockaway), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Rockaway Beach), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 47 CHRIS GALAS (rated 4.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Broad Channel), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Arverne, see our Arverne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11692 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,507
Median Home Value
$650,000
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Population
23,247
College Educated
26.5%
Homeownership
33.3%
Avg Commute
51.1 min
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
What grades does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam serve?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam rank in NY?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks #3,907 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam a charter school?
No, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam a Title I school?
No, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
93.9% of students at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.2%
- Phone
- (718) 634-7914
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27- District Enrollment
- 41,663
- Schools in District
- 63
- District Rank
- #47 of 63
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