Rio Abajo Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 975 Km 5 Hm 6 Bo Rio Abaj
Ceiba, PR 00735
Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rio Abajo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
100 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
20-24%
34%
(13-14)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
100%
100%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
74%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rio Abajo Elementary School?
100 students attend Rio Abajo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rio Abajo Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Abajo Elementary School?
Rio Abajo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rio Abajo Elementary School offer ?
Rio Abajo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rio Abajo Elementary School part of?
Rio Abajo Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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