Excellent
#128 of 842 schools in PR
Top 15% in state
Claudio Ferrer Cotto
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1123, Comerio, PR 00782
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#128 of 842
In Comerio
#3 of 9
public schools
In district
#128 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Claudio Ferrer Cotto
Claudio Ferrer Cotto is a public elementary school in Comerio, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Claudio Ferrer Cotto serves approximately 122 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Claudio Ferrer Cotto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Claudio Ferrer Cotto show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 122 students, Claudio Ferrer Cotto is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Claudio Ferrer Cotto sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Claudio Ferrer Cotto — Students at Claudio Ferrer Cotto score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91%
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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Claudio Ferrer Cotto Compares
See how Claudio Ferrer Cotto performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1123, Comerio, PR 00782
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Claudio Ferrer Cotto may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OSCAR PORRATA DORIA (rated 9.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INES MARIA MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANCISCO ROQUE MUNOZ (rated 9.3/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Naranjito), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Comerio, see our Comerio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANUEL CRUZ MACEIRA - BEISBOL Comerio | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN COMERIO Comerio | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ANTOLIN SANTOS NEGRON Comerio | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| OSCAR PORRATA DORIA Comerio | 0.9 mi | 9.8 |
| RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA Comerio | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| JUANA COLON Comerio | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN Comerio | 1.6 mi | 9.4 |
| MARIA C. SANTIAGO Comerio | 2.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ANTONIO VAZQUEZ RAMOS Barranquitas | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
| INTERMEDIA FRANCISCO (PACO) LOPEZ LOPEZ Barranquitas | 3.6 mi | 8.8 |
| ROSA LUZ ZAYAS Naranjito | 3.8 mi | 8.6 |
| CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA Aibonito | 4.1 mi | 8.2 |
| PEDRO FERNANDEZ Naranjito | 4.0 mi | 4.8 |
| EL FARALLON Barranquitas | 4.0 mi | 5.6 |
| ERNESTO VICENTE CARATTINI Cidra | 4.2 mi | 6.7 |
| CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ Cidra | 4.4 mi | 5.4 |
| JOSE COLON GONZALEZ Barranquitas | 4.4 mi | 8.6 |
| FRANCISCO ROQUE MUNOZ Naranjito | 4.9 mi | 9.3 |
| PABLO COLON BERDECIA Barranquitas | 4.7 mi | 5.5 |
| VIOLETA REYES PEREZ Cidra | 4.9 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00782 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$17,090
Median Home Value
$107,800
Median Rent
$490/mo
Population
18,397
College Educated
18.2%
Homeownership
61.7%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
53.4%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA San Juan, PR | 8.4 |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas, PR | 8.3 |
| CARMEN SOLA DE PEDREIRA Ponce, PR | 8.3 |
| EVARISTO CAMACHO Manati, PR | 8.3 |
| QUEBRADA GRANDE Naguabo, PR | 8.3 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce, PR | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Claudio Ferrer Cotto
What grades does Claudio Ferrer Cotto serve?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
The student-teacher ratio at Claudio Ferrer Cotto is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Claudio Ferrer Cotto rank in PR?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto ranks #128 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Claudio Ferrer Cotto's MySchoolScout rating?
Claudio Ferrer Cotto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Claudio Ferrer Cotto has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Claudio Ferrer Cotto a charter school?
No, Claudio Ferrer Cotto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claudio Ferrer Cotto a Title I school?
No, Claudio Ferrer Cotto is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claudio Ferrer Cotto?
91.0% of students at Claudio Ferrer Cotto 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
- 1 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Comerío Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (787) 875-3265
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #128 of 842
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