Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School?
126 students attend Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School?
Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School offer ?
Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School part of?
Carmelo Figueroa Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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