Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruthford B. Hayes ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruthford B. Hayes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ruthford B. Hayes's student population of 329 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruthford B. Hayes ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruthford B. Hayes is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruthford B. Hayes's ranking?
Ruthford B. Hayes is ranked #344 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Ruthford B. Hayes?
329 students attend Ruthford B. Hayes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ruthford B. Hayes students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruthford B. Hayes?
Ruthford B. Hayes has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ruthford B. Hayes offer ?
Ruthford B. Hayes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruthford B. Hayes part of?
Ruthford B. Hayes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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