Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elemental Rafael Cordero ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Rafael Cordero?
198 students attend Elemental Rafael Cordero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Rafael Cordero students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elemental Rafael Cordero?
Elemental Rafael Cordero has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elemental Rafael Cordero offer ?
Elemental Rafael Cordero offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elemental Rafael Cordero part of?
Elemental Rafael Cordero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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