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#14 of 842 schools in PR

Top 2% in state

Elba Lugo Carrion

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 9941, Arecibo, PR 00614

  • Math 82% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2018)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+4.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at Elba Lugo Carrion score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency82%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2015, reaching 80% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elba Lugo Carrion sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

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Luis Munoz Marin AreciboEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–101.0 mi218Compare →
Julio SeijoEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.2 mi176Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#14 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elba Lugo Carrion is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elba Lugo Carrion

Elba Lugo Carrion is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elba Lugo Carrion

What grades does Elba Lugo Carrion serve?

Elba Lugo Carrion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elba Lugo Carrion?

Elba Lugo Carrion has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elba Lugo Carrion?

The student-teacher ratio at Elba Lugo Carrion is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elba Lugo Carrion rank in PR?

Elba Lugo Carrion ranks #14 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Elba Lugo Carrion's MySchoolScout rating?

Elba Lugo Carrion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Elba Lugo Carrion?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elba Lugo Carrion has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Elba Lugo Carrion a charter school?

No, Elba Lugo Carrion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elba Lugo Carrion a Title I school?

No, Elba Lugo Carrion is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elba Lugo Carrion?

91.1% of students at Elba Lugo Carrion qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Arecibo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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