Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carmen Espada Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
81%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Carmen Espada Elementary School?
62 students attend Carmen Espada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carmen Espada Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Espada Elementary School?
Carmen Espada Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carmen Espada Elementary School offer ?
Carmen Espada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carmen Espada Elementary School part of?
Carmen Espada Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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