Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 79%.
How many students attend Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
191 students attend Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School part of?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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