Excellent
#113 of 842 schools in PR
Top 13% in state
Elemental Urbana Salinas
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 871, Salinas, PR 00751
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#113 of 842
In Salinas
#3 of 9
public schools
In district
#113 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Elemental Urbana Salinas
Elemental Urbana Salinas is a public elementary school in Salinas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Elemental Urbana Salinas serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Elemental Urbana Salinas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Elemental Urbana Salinas show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1, Elemental Urbana Salinas 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 Urbana Salinas was 33% 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 Urbana Salinas — Students at Elemental Urbana Salinas score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
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: 8.8/10.
How Elemental Urbana Salinas Compares
See how Elemental Urbana Salinas performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 871, Salinas, PR 00751
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elemental Urbana Salinas may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FELIX GARAY ORTIZ (rated 9.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is INTERMEDIA COQUI (rated 9.1/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZ (rated 9.0/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Coamo), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Salinas, see our Salinas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR URBANA DE SALINAS Salinas | 0.0 mi | 4.0 |
| STELLA MARQUEZ Salinas | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| LAS MAREAS Salinas | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| FELIX GARAY ORTIZ Salinas | 2.3 mi | 9.5 |
| INTERMEDIA COQUI Salinas | 3.6 mi | 9.1 |
| ANTONIO LEDEE COLON Salinas | 4.0 mi | 3.9 |
| JOSE PADIN Salinas | 4.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ROMAN COLON CORREA Coamo | 4.7 mi | 7.1 |
| EUGENIO GUERRA CRUZ Salinas | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| ANA VALLDEJULY Santa Isabel | 5.7 mi | 8.8 |
| EUGENIO NAZARIO SOTO Coamo | 7.5 mi | 7.7 |
| ADELA BRENES TEXIDOR Guayama | 8.0 mi | 5.0 |
| MARTIN G. BRUMBAUGH Santa Isabel | 8.1 mi | 8.1 |
| MANUEL MARTIN MONSERRATE Santa Isabel | 8.2 mi | 4.5 |
| ELVIRA M. COLON Santa Isabel | 8.2 mi | 4.7 |
| JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 8.8 mi | 9.0 |
| PURIFICACION RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 8.8 mi | 8.0 |
| RAMON JOSE DAVILA Coamo | 8.8 mi | 6.0 |
| JOSE M ESPADA ZAYAS Coamo | 8.9 mi | 5.7 |
| FLORENCIO SANTIAGO Coamo | 9.0 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00751 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$20,947
Median Home Value
$89,600
Median Rent
$449/mo
Population
19,596
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
77.4%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
49.1%
Median Age
45.2
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| DR. ANTONIO S. PEDREIRA San Juan, PR | 8.5 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CAROLINA Carolina, PR | 8.5 |
| JOSE CAMPECHE BAYAMON Bayamon, PR | 8.5 |
| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao, PR | 8.5 |
| PEPITA GARRIGA Caguas, PR | 8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elemental Urbana Salinas
What grades does Elemental Urbana Salinas serve?
Elemental Urbana Salinas serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elemental Urbana Salinas?
Elemental Urbana Salinas has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elemental Urbana Salinas?
The student-teacher ratio at Elemental Urbana Salinas is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elemental Urbana Salinas rank in PR?
Elemental Urbana Salinas ranks #113 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Elemental Urbana Salinas's MySchoolScout rating?
Elemental Urbana Salinas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elemental Urbana Salinas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elemental Urbana Salinas has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Elemental Urbana Salinas a charter school?
No, Elemental Urbana Salinas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elemental Urbana Salinas a Title I school?
No, Elemental Urbana Salinas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elemental Urbana Salinas?
90.9% of students at Elemental Urbana Salinas 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
- 12 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salinas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (787) 824-3306
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #113 of 842
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