Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ludovico Costoso 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ludovico Costoso ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ludovico Costoso's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Ludovico Costoso ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ludovico Costoso is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludovico Costoso's ranking?
Ludovico Costoso is ranked #269 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Ludovico Costoso?
88 students attend Ludovico Costoso.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ludovico Costoso students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ludovico Costoso?
Ludovico Costoso has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ludovico Costoso offer ?
Ludovico Costoso offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ludovico Costoso part of?
Ludovico Costoso is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
Review Ludovico Costoso. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
