Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School?
127 students attend Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School?
Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School offer ?
Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School part of?
Su Fidel G. Padilla Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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