Factor 5

1 Secc Animas Bo Factor
Arecibo, PR 00614
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Factor 5 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Factor 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Factor 5's student population of 321 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Factor 5 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 Factor 5 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)
#119 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
23%
45-49%
36%
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Factor 5's ranking?
Factor 5 is ranked #119 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Factor 5?
321 students attend Factor 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Factor 5 students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Factor 5?
Factor 5 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Factor 5 offer ?
Factor 5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Factor 5 part of?
In what neighborhood is Factor 5 located?
Factor 5 is located in the Animas neighborhood of Arecibo, PR.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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