Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 47%).
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
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% PR state average).
How many students attend Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School?
294 students attend Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School?
Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School offer ?
Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School part of?
Luis Cartagena Nieves Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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