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#708 of 842 schools in PR

Elemental Barrio Las 400

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

APTO. 1636, Canovanas, PR 00745

  • Math 27% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-5.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1

Students at Elemental Barrio Las 400 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2015, to 37% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 58% (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

90.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elemental Barrio Las 400 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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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$26,980

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose Calzada FerrerEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–80.0 mi221Compare →
Jesus T. Pinero CarolinaEnrollment path unverified8.5K–82.1 mi250Compare →
Juana Rodriguez MundoEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–63.0 mi248Compare →
Antonio R. BarceloEnrollment path unverified5.8K–83.1 mi443Compare →

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

Elemental Barrio Las 400 is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elemental Barrio Las 400

Elemental Barrio Las 400 is a public elementary school in Canovanas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elemental Barrio Las 400

What grades does Elemental Barrio Las 400 serve?

Elemental Barrio Las 400 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Elemental Barrio Las 400?

Elemental Barrio Las 400 has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elemental Barrio Las 400?

The student-teacher ratio at Elemental Barrio Las 400 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 Elemental Barrio Las 400 rank in PR?

Elemental Barrio Las 400 ranks #708 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Elemental Barrio Las 400's MySchoolScout rating?

Elemental Barrio Las 400 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Elemental Barrio Las 400?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elemental Barrio Las 400 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Elemental Barrio Las 400 a charter school?

No, Elemental Barrio Las 400 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elemental Barrio Las 400 a Title I school?

No, Elemental Barrio Las 400 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elemental Barrio Las 400?

90.7% of students at Elemental Barrio Las 400 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 – 8th
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Canóvanas Municipio
Area population (ZIP 00745)
47,077
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
44.4
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00745; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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