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Capitanejo
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 566, Ponce, PR 00780
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Capitanejo
Capitanejo is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $26,483, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 143 students, Capitanejo 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 143 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Address
- PO BOX 566, Ponce, PR 00780
- Phone
- (787) 837-6302
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 566, Ponce, PR 00780
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DR. MAXIMO DONOSO SANCHEZ Juana Diaz | 0.9 mi | — |
| DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 1.6 mi | — |
| LLANOS DEL SUR Ponce | 2.9 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 2.9 mi | — |
| SUPERIOR JUAN SERRALLES Ponce | 3.0 mi | — |
| JUAN SERAPIO MANGUAL Juana Diaz | 3.0 mi | — |
| INTERMEDIA JUAN SERRALLES Ponce | 3.1 mi | — |
| PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO Juana Diaz | 3.2 mi | — |
| LUIS LLORENS TORRES JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 3.3 mi | — |
| CARMEN BELEN VEIGA Juana Diaz | 3.3 mi | — |
| FELIPE COLON DIAZ Juana Diaz | 3.4 mi | — |
| JOSEFINA BOYA LEON Ponce | 3.4 mi | — |
| RUTHFORD B. HAYES Juana Diaz | 3.6 mi | — |
| MANUEL FERNANDEZ JUNCOS Juana Diaz | 3.7 mi | — |
| SUPERIOR JARDINES DE PONCE Ponce | 4.4 mi | — |
| JARDINES DE PONCE Ponce | 4.5 mi | — |
| RAMON MARIN Ponce | 4.5 mi | — |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce | 4.5 mi | — |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce | 4.5 mi | — |
| HERMINIA GARCIA Ponce | 4.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00780 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$26,483
Median Home Value
$121,500
Median Rent
$745/mo
Population
13,612
College Educated
32.9%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
23.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Median Age
39.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Capitanejo has a median household income of $26,483. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $121,500, with a median rent of $745/month. The area has a poverty rate of 40.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce, PR | — |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAN JUAN San Juan, PR | — |
| ALEJANDRINA RIOS BANABE Luquillo, PR | — |
| ALEJANDRO JR. CRUZ Toa Alta, PR | — |
| ALFONSO LOPEZ O'NEILL Aguas Buenas, PR | — |
| ALMACIGO ALTO II Yauco, PR | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Capitanejo
What grades does Capitanejo serve?
Capitanejo serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Capitanejo?
Capitanejo has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitanejo?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitanejo is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Capitanejo a charter school?
No, Capitanejo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capitanejo a Title I school?
No, Capitanejo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capitanejo?
90.9% of students at Capitanejo qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Juana Díaz Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 837-6302
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
Other Schools in This District
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