Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School?
92 students attend Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School?
Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School offer ?
Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School part of?
Cerro Gordo Laos Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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