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Carmen Benitez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 98, Las Piedras, PR 00771
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Carmen Benitez
Carmen Benitez is a public elementary school in Las Piedras, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $25,662, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1, Carmen Benitez 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 358 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Address
- PO BOX 98, Las Piedras, PR 00771
- Phone
- (787) 733-2660
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 98, Las Piedras, PR 00771
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON POWER Y GIRALT LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 0.2 mi | — |
| LEONCIO MELENDEZ Las Piedras | 0.4 mi | — |
| FLORENCIA GARCIA Las Piedras | 0.6 mi | — |
| SANTIAGO TORRES Las Piedras | 0.9 mi | — |
| MIGUEL HERNANDEZ AGOSTO Las Piedras | 1.4 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 2.2 mi | — |
| PEDRO BOSCH Juncos | 2.8 mi | — |
| PETRA MERCADO BOUGART Humacao | 3.1 mi | — |
| JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 3.1 mi | — |
| CARLOS RIVERA UFRET Humacao | 3.2 mi | — |
| PEDRO RIVERA MOLINA Juncos | 3.3 mi | — |
| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao | 3.5 mi | — |
| CLARA M. ARAMBURU Juncos | 3.6 mi | — |
| CARMEN PILAR SANTOS Humacao | 3.6 mi | — |
| RUFINO VIGO Humacao | 3.6 mi | — |
| JOSE COLLAZO COLON Juncos | 3.7 mi | — |
| ANTONIO ROSA GUZMAN Humacao | 3.7 mi | — |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON HUMACAO Humacao | 3.8 mi | — |
| BRAULIO AYALA PEREZ Humacao | 3.8 mi | — |
| AVELINO PENA REYES Humacao | 3.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00771 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$25,662
Median Home Value
$120,700
Median Rent
$493/mo
Population
35,165
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
37.9%
Median Age
42.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Carmen Benitez has a median household income of $25,662. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $120,700, with a median rent of $493/month. The area has a poverty rate of 37.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
| ABELARDO DIAZ MORALES Caguas, PR | — |
| ADALBERTO SANCHEZ MORALES Arroyo, PR | — |
| ADOLFO BABILONIA Moca, PR | — |
| ADOLFO GARCIA Naranjito, PR | — |
| ADRIAN TORRES TORRES Jayuya, PR | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carmen Benitez
What grades does Carmen Benitez serve?
Carmen Benitez serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Carmen Benitez?
Carmen Benitez has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Benitez?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Benitez is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Carmen Benitez a charter school?
No, Carmen Benitez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmen Benitez a Title I school?
No, Carmen Benitez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Benitez?
91.1% of students at Carmen Benitez 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Las Piedras Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 733-2660
- 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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