Capitanejo serves 126 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Capitanejo placed in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitanejo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Capitanejo's student population of 126 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capitanejo is ranked within the top 30% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Capitanejo 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
#191 out of 836 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Capitanejo's ranking?
Capitanejo is ranked #191 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Capitanejo?
126 students attend Capitanejo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Capitanejo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitanejo?
Capitanejo has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capitanejo offer ?
Capitanejo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Capitanejo part of?
Capitanejo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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