Olimpo Otero Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Calle Villa Final 440
Ponce, PR 00731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Olimpo Otero Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
60-64%
36%
(14-15)
75-79%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Olimpo Otero Elementary School?
143 students attend Olimpo Otero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Olimpo Otero Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olimpo Otero Elementary School?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Olimpo Otero Elementary School offer ?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Olimpo Otero Elementary School part of?
Olimpo Otero Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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