Salvador Brau Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 176 Km 8 Hm 8 Caminos Los
San Juan, PR 00928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salvador Brau Elementary School 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
45-49%
34%
(13-14)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Salvador Brau Elementary School?
142 students attend Salvador Brau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Salvador Brau Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salvador Brau Elementary School?
Salvador Brau Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Salvador Brau Elementary School offer ?
Salvador Brau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Salvador Brau Elementary School part of?
Salvador Brau Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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