Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Canos Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)99%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)1%
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Los Canos Elementary School?
82 students attend Los Canos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Los Canos Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Canos Elementary School?
Los Canos Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Los Canos Elementary School offer ?
Los Canos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Los Canos Elementary School part of?
Los Canos Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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