Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School?
138 students attend Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School?
Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School offer ?
Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School part of?
Elemental Dr Santiago Veve Calzada Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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