Los Canos Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Los Canos Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
82 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
80-89%
37%
(15-16)
≥90%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
99%
100%

Showing 1998–2016. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
1%
n/a
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Los Canos Elementary School?
82 students attend Los Canos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Los Canos Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Canos Elementary School?
Los Canos Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Los Canos Elementary School offer ?
Los Canos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Los Canos Elementary School part of?
Los Canos Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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