The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(09-10)100%
100%
Black
(09-10)n/a
n/a
White
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
84%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% PR state average).
How many students attend La Gelpa?
91 students attend La Gelpa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of La Gelpa students are Hispanic.
What grades does La Gelpa offer ?
La Gelpa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is La Gelpa part of?
La Gelpa is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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