Carola Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 66 students in grades 2-6, Carola 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
66 students

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
20-29%
37%
(15-16)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
100%

Showing 1998–2016. View full 24-year historical data

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
74%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Carola Elementary School?
66 students attend Carola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carola Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carola Elementary School?
Carola Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carola Elementary School offer ?
Carola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Carola Elementary School part of?
Carola Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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