Elemental Tallaboa Alta (Closed 2021)

Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Elemental Tallaboa Alta ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
60-79%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elemental Tallaboa Alta and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
40-59%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elemental Tallaboa Alta and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elemental Tallaboa Alta and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elemental Tallaboa Alta and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Tallaboa Alta?
135 students attend Elemental Tallaboa Alta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Tallaboa Alta students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elemental Tallaboa Alta?
Elemental Tallaboa Alta has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elemental Tallaboa Alta offer ?
Elemental Tallaboa Alta offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Elemental Tallaboa Alta part of?
Elemental Tallaboa Alta is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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