Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend La Ponderosa Elementary School?
159 students attend La Ponderosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of La Ponderosa Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Ponderosa Elementary School?
La Ponderosa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does La Ponderosa Elementary School offer ?
La Ponderosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Ponderosa Elementary School part of?
La Ponderosa Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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