Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
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
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% PR state average).
How many students attend Vega Alegre Elementary School?
113 students attend Vega Alegre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vega Alegre Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vega Alegre Elementary School?
Vega Alegre Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vega Alegre Elementary School offer ?
Vega Alegre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vega Alegre Elementary School part of?
Vega Alegre Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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