Elba Lugo Carrion

Urb Villa Serena Calle Orquide
Arecibo, PR 00614
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elba Lugo Carrion ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elba Lugo Carrion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Elba Lugo Carrion's student population of 257 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Elba Lugo Carrion ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elba Lugo Carrion 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#138 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
23%
50-54%
36%
70-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elba Lugo Carrion's ranking?
Elba Lugo Carrion is ranked #138 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 23% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Elba Lugo Carrion?
257 students attend Elba Lugo Carrion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elba Lugo Carrion students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elba Lugo Carrion?
Elba Lugo Carrion has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elba Lugo Carrion offer ?
Elba Lugo Carrion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elba Lugo Carrion part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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