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Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Carr 117 Km 9.1 Bo Plata
Lajas, PR 00667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School serves 74 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(10-11)
30-39%
32%
(10-11)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% PR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% PR state average).
How many students attend Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School?
74 students attend Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School?
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School offer ?
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School part of?
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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