Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emilio Casas (Penuelas) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
73%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Emilio Casas (Penuelas)?
66 students attend Emilio Casas (Penuelas).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Emilio Casas (Penuelas) students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emilio Casas (Penuelas)?
Emilio Casas (Penuelas) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Emilio Casas (Penuelas) offer ?
Emilio Casas (Penuelas) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emilio Casas (Penuelas) part of?
Emilio Casas (Penuelas) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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