Zenon Rivera Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Carr 149 Km 20 Hm 5 Bo Pesa
Ciales, PR 00638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Zenon Rivera Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
≥80%
37%
(15-16)
≥80%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
100%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Zenon Rivera Elementary School?
83 students attend Zenon Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Zenon Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zenon Rivera Elementary School?
Zenon Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Zenon Rivera Elementary School offer ?
Zenon Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Zenon Rivera Elementary School part of?
Zenon Rivera Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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