Excellent
#137 of 842 schools in PR
Top 16% in state
Elemental Emerita Leon
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 372966, Cayey, PR 00736
Enrollment
173
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
173
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#137 of 842
In Cayey
#5 of 14
public schools
In district
#137 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Elemental Emerita Leon
Elemental Emerita Leon is a public elementary school in Cayey, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Elemental Emerita Leon serves approximately 173 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Elemental Emerita Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Elemental Emerita Leon show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 173 students, Elemental Emerita Leon is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.7:1, Elemental Emerita Leon 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.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Elemental Emerita Leon was 35% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Elemental Emerita Leon — Students at Elemental Emerita Leon score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
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: 8.6/10.
How Elemental Emerita Leon Compares
See how Elemental Emerita Leon performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 372966, Cayey, PR 00736
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elemental Emerita Leon may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BENIGNO CARRION (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cayey, see our Cayey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EMERITA LEON Cayey | 0.1 mi | 4.0 |
| BENIGNO CARRION Cayey | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| ELEMENTAL SALVADOR BRAU Cayey | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA Cayey | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES Cayey | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| MIGUEL ANGEL JULIA COLLAZO - BELLAS ARTES Cayey | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| BENJAMIN HARRISON Cayey | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| MIGUEL MELENDEZ MUNOZ CAYEY Cayey | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO VOCACIONAL Cayey | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Cayey | 2.1 mi | 8.9 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY Cayey | 2.9 mi | 8.4 |
| RUTH EVELYN CRUZ SANTOS Cidra | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| REGINO VEGA MARTINEZ Cidra | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ Cidra | 4.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ANA J. CANDELAS Cidra | 4.3 mi | 6.7 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CIDRA Cidra | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| VIOLETA REYES PEREZ Cidra | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| LUIS MUNOZ IGLESIAS Cidra | 4.9 mi | 8.7 |
| JUAN STUBBE Cidra | 5.2 mi | 7.1 |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAYEY Cayey | 5.2 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00736 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$28,652
Median Home Value
$142,300
Median Rent
$546/mo
Population
45,528
College Educated
28.4%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
37%
Median Age
45.3
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| JULIO SEIJO Arecibo, PR | 8.3 |
| QUEBRADA GRANDE Naguabo, PR | 8.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elemental Emerita Leon
What grades does Elemental Emerita Leon serve?
Elemental Emerita Leon serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elemental Emerita Leon?
Elemental Emerita Leon has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elemental Emerita Leon?
The student-teacher ratio at Elemental Emerita Leon is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elemental Emerita Leon rank in PR?
Elemental Emerita Leon ranks #137 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Elemental Emerita Leon's MySchoolScout rating?
Elemental Emerita Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Emerita Leon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elemental Emerita Leon has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Elemental Emerita Leon a charter school?
No, Elemental Emerita Leon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elemental Emerita Leon a Title I school?
No, Elemental Emerita Leon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elemental Emerita Leon?
90.8% of students at Elemental Emerita Leon 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
- 61 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cayey Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (787) 738-2410
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #137 of 842
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