Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Claudio Ferrer Cotto's student population of 134 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks within the top 30% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claudio Ferrer Cotto is 0.00, which is less 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
#178 out of 836 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claudio Ferrer Cotto's ranking?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto is ranked #178 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
134 students attend Claudio Ferrer Cotto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Claudio Ferrer Cotto students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Claudio Ferrer Cotto offer ?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Claudio Ferrer Cotto part of?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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