Domingo Ruiz Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Domingo Ruiz Elementary School 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
188 students
This chart displays total students of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
188 students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offer ?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Domingo Ruiz Elementary School part of?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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