Olimpo Otero Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Calle Villa Final 440
Ponce, PR 00731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Olimpo Otero Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
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
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olimpo Otero 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 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
75-79%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olimpo Otero 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 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olimpo Otero 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 Olimpo Otero 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
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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
82%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olimpo Otero 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
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olimpo Otero 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Olimpo Otero Elementary School?
143 students attend Olimpo Otero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Olimpo Otero Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olimpo Otero Elementary School?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Olimpo Otero Elementary School offer ?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olimpo Otero Elementary School part of?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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