Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elemental Rafael Cordero ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Rafael Cordero?
198 students attend Elemental Rafael Cordero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Rafael Cordero students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elemental Rafael Cordero?
Elemental Rafael Cordero has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elemental Rafael Cordero offer ?
Elemental Rafael Cordero offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elemental Rafael Cordero part of?
Elemental Rafael Cordero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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