Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elemental Jose D. Zayas ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
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
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
76%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Jose D. Zayas?
70 students attend Elemental Jose D. Zayas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Jose D. Zayas students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elemental Jose D. Zayas?
Elemental Jose D. Zayas has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elemental Jose D. Zayas offer ?
Elemental Jose D. Zayas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elemental Jose D. Zayas part of?
Elemental Jose D. Zayas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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