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Daniel Velez Soto
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 387, Lares, PR 00669
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Daniel Velez Soto
Daniel Velez Soto is a public elementary school in Lares, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $19,198, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Daniel Velez Soto 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Address
- PO BOX 387, Lares, PR 00669
- Phone
- (787) 897-3060
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 387, Lares, PR 00669
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON DE JESUS SIERRA Lares | 0.2 mi | — |
| DOMINGO APONTE COLLAZO Lares | 0.2 mi | — |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON Lares | 1.1 mi | — |
| HECTOR HERNANDEZ ARANA Lares | 1.4 mi | — |
| ANGELICA DELGADO Lares | 2.9 mi | — |
| PROFESOR RAFAEL ALICEA VAZQUEZ Lares | 3.0 mi | — |
| MAXIMINO A. SALAS San Sebastian | 3.7 mi | — |
| AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ San Sebastian | 4.7 mi | — |
| JOAQUIN VAZQUEZ CRUZ Camuy | 5.3 mi | — |
| JOSE VIZCARRONDO Utuado | 5.3 mi | — |
| SANTIAGO R. PALMER Camuy | 5.7 mi | — |
| SUPERIOR MIGUEL F SANTIAGO ECHEGARAY Camuy | 5.7 mi | — |
| BRYAN Las Marias | 5.9 mi | — |
| EMILIO SCHARON RODRIGUEZ San Sebastian | 6.1 mi | — |
| DR. EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA Utuado | 6.6 mi | — |
| PATRIA LATORRE RAMIREZ San Sebastian | 6.7 mi | — |
| RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ Hatillo | 7.0 mi | — |
| AURORA MENDEZ CHARNECO San Sebastian | 7.2 mi | — |
| RAMON MARIA TORRES San Sebastian | 7.6 mi | — |
| EVA Y PATRIA CUSTODIO Las Marias | 7.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00669 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$19,198
Median Home Value
$102,700
Median Rent
$496/mo
Population
27,534
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
64.9%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
55.1%
Median Age
44.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Daniel Velez Soto has a median household income of $19,198. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $102,700, with a median rent of $496/month. The area has a poverty rate of 55.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel Velez Soto
What grades does Daniel Velez Soto serve?
Daniel Velez Soto serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daniel Velez Soto?
Daniel Velez Soto has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Velez Soto?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Velez Soto is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Daniel Velez Soto a charter school?
No, Daniel Velez Soto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Velez Soto a Title I school?
No, Daniel Velez Soto is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Velez Soto?
90.9% of students at Daniel Velez Soto 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lares Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 897-3060
- 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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