Very Good
#243 of 842 schools in PR
Top 29% in state
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 8643, Ponce, PR 00731
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#243 of 842
In Ponce
#12 of 38
public schools
In district
#243 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Aurea E. Rivera Collazo
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Aurea E.
Rivera Collazo serves approximately 115 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Aurea E. Rivera Collazo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Aurea E. Rivera Collazo show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 115 students, Aurea E. Rivera Collazo is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Aurea E. Rivera Collazo offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo was 36% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Aurea E. Rivera Collazo — Students at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Aurea E. Rivera Collazo Compares
See how Aurea E. Rivera Collazo performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 8643, Ponce, PR 00731
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Aurea E. Rivera Collazo may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LIBRADO NET (rated 9.1/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUAN CUEVAS ABOY (rated 8.7/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE (rated 8.6/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Ponce, see our Ponce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ Ponce | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| EUGENIO LE COMPTE BENITEZ Ponce | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| CARMEN SOLA DE PEDREIRA Ponce | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| JULIO ALVARADO TRICOCHE Ponce | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE Ponce | 1.9 mi | 3.5 |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| JAIME L. DREW Ponce | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| EDUARDO NEUMANN GANDIA Ponce | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| SANTA TERESITA Ponce | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| LIBRADO NET Ponce | 2.2 mi | 9.1 |
| DR. PILA Ponce | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO Ponce | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| HEMETERIO COLON Ponce | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| PONCE HIGH SCHOOL Ponce | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce | 2.7 mi | 5.0 |
| JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce | 2.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$16,917
Median Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$426/mo
Population
10,221
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
79.4%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
56.4%
Median Age
47.8
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| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN AGUAS BUENAS Aguas Buenas, PR | 7.7 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA YAUCO Yauco, PR | 7.7 |
| PEDRO CARLOS TIMOTHEE San Juan, PR | 7.7 |
| ROBERTO CLEMENTE Carolina, PR | 7.7 |
| EL CONQUISTADOR Trujillo Alto, PR | 7.4 |
| VICENTE PALES ANES Guayama, PR | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aurea E. Rivera Collazo
What grades does Aurea E. Rivera Collazo serve?
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aurea E. Rivera Collazo?
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurea E. Rivera Collazo rank in PR?
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo ranks #243 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Aurea E. Rivera Collazo's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurea E. Rivera Collazo has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Aurea E. Rivera Collazo a charter school?
No, Aurea E. Rivera Collazo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurea E. Rivera Collazo a Title I school?
No, Aurea E. Rivera Collazo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurea E. Rivera Collazo?
90.4% of students at Aurea E. Rivera Collazo qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 18 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (787) 841-0328
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #243 of 842
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