Piletas Arce Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 129 Ramal 4453 Km 2 Hm 8
Lares, PR 00669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Piletas Arce Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
35-39%
34%
(13-14)
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
97%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
3%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Piletas Arce Elementary School?
116 students attend Piletas Arce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Piletas Arce Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piletas Arce Elementary School?
Piletas Arce Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Piletas Arce Elementary School offer ?
Piletas Arce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Piletas Arce Elementary School part of?
Piletas Arce Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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