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Elemental Salvador Brau

Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SUITE 135 PO BOX 1000, Cayey, PR 00737

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Puerto Rico schools

#595 of 842

In Cayey

#11 of 14

public schools

In district

#595 of 842

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Elemental Salvador Brau

5.2/10

Elementary School in Cayey · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Elemental Salvador Brau

Elemental Salvador Brau is a public elementary school in Cayey, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Elemental Salvador Brau serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Elemental Salvador Brau has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 842 schools in PR.

Structured state assessment records for Elemental Salvador Brau show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

How it compares1.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • PR avg 7.0

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Elemental Salvador Brau — Students at Elemental Salvador Brau score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)

Math Proficiency 58.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.2/10.

How Elemental Salvador Brau Compares

See how Elemental Salvador Brau performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
30th percentile in PR
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
3.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
20 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

Location

SUITE 135 PO BOX 1000, Cayey, PR 00737

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Elemental Salvador Brau may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BENIGNO CARRION (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cayey, see our Cayey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES Cayey 0.2 mi 6.0
CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO VOCACIONAL Cayey 0.2 mi 4.3
MIGUEL MELENDEZ MUNOZ CAYEY Cayey 0.3 mi 5.9
EMERITA LEON Cayey 0.5 mi 4.0
ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEON Cayey 0.5 mi 8.3
BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA Cayey 0.7 mi 4.7
MIGUEL ANGEL JULIA COLLAZO - BELLAS ARTES Cayey 0.7 mi 8.6
BENIGNO CARRION Cayey 0.8 mi 8.9
BENJAMIN HARRISON Cayey 0.9 mi 6.0
VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Cayey 1.6 mi 8.9
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY Cayey 2.9 mi 8.4
REGINO VEGA MARTINEZ Cidra 3.7 mi 5.1
RUTH EVELYN CRUZ SANTOS Cidra 3.8 mi 6.1
ANA J. CANDELAS Cidra 4.0 mi 6.7
CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ Cidra 4.1 mi 5.4
JESUS T. PINERO CIDRA Cidra 4.2 mi 8.2
VIOLETA REYES PEREZ Cidra 4.4 mi 5.9
LUIS MUNOZ IGLESIAS Cidra 4.5 mi 8.7
JUAN STUBBE Cidra 4.7 mi 7.1
GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAYEY Cayey 4.7 mi 7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elemental Salvador Brau

What grades does Elemental Salvador Brau serve?

Elemental Salvador Brau serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elemental Salvador Brau?

Elemental Salvador Brau has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elemental Salvador Brau?

The student-teacher ratio at Elemental Salvador Brau is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elemental Salvador Brau rank in PR?

Elemental Salvador Brau ranks #595 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Elemental Salvador Brau's MySchoolScout rating?

Elemental Salvador Brau has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Salvador Brau?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elemental Salvador Brau has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Elemental Salvador Brau a charter school?

No, Elemental Salvador Brau is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elemental Salvador Brau a Title I school?

No, Elemental Salvador Brau is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elemental Salvador Brau?

91.0% of students at Elemental Salvador Brau qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cayey Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

How We Rate Schools

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