Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Francisco Sustache Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
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%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Francisco Sustache Elementary School?
64 students attend Francisco Sustache Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Francisco Sustache Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Sustache Elementary School?
Francisco Sustache Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Francisco Sustache Elementary School offer ?
Francisco Sustache Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Francisco Sustache Elementary School part of?
Francisco Sustache Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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