Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Claudio Ferrer Cotto's student population of 122 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claudio Ferrer Cotto is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 839 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claudio Ferrer Cotto's ranking?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto is ranked #52 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
122 students attend Claudio Ferrer Cotto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Claudio Ferrer Cotto students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Claudio Ferrer Cotto offer ?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Claudio Ferrer Cotto part of?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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