Excellent
#115 of 842 schools in PR
Top 14% in state
Factor 5
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 907 GARROCHALES, Arecibo, PR 00614
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#115 of 842
In Arecibo
#3 of 20
public schools
In district
#115 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Factor 5
Elementary School in Arecibo · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Factor 5
Factor 5 is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Factor 5 serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Factor 5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Factor 5 show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% 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
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Factor 5 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Factor 5 — Students at Factor 5 score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91%
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 Factor 5 Compares
See how Factor 5 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 907 GARROCHALES, Arecibo, PR 00614
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Factor 5 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELBA LUGO CARRION (rated 9.5/10, 6.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE (rated 9.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ELI RAMOS ROSARIO (rated 8.1/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Barceloneta), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Arecibo, see our Arecibo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERICO DEGETAU ARECIBO Arecibo | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBO Arecibo | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE Arecibo | 1.7 mi | 9.3 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBO Arecibo | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| ANGELICA GOMEZ DE BETANCOURT Arecibo | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
| LUIS A FERRE AGUAYO Arecibo | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| ENRIQUE DE JESUS BORRAS Arecibo | 4.3 mi | 5.7 |
| VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta | 5.0 mi | 6.4 |
| DRA. MARIA CADILLA DE MARTINEZ Arecibo | 5.0 mi | 4.2 |
| JOHN W. HARRIS Arecibo | 5.6 mi | 6.3 |
| COTTO ANEXO Arecibo | 5.9 mi | 7.2 |
| HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta | 5.9 mi | 5.8 |
| IMBERY Barceloneta | 6.0 mi | 8.0 |
| VICTOR ROJAS I Arecibo | 6.0 mi | 5.6 |
| ELBA LUGO CARRION Arecibo | 6.1 mi | 9.5 |
| ABELARDO MARTINEZ OTERO Arecibo | 6.1 mi | 7.7 |
| ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta | 6.2 mi | 8.1 |
| TRINA PADILLA DE SANZ ARECIBO Arecibo | 6.4 mi | 5.6 |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN ARECIBO Arecibo | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA Arecibo | 6.9 mi | 4.7 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DR. ANTONIO S. PEDREIRA San Juan, PR | 8.5 |
| ELEMENTAL URBANA SALINAS Salinas, PR | 8.5 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CAROLINA Carolina, PR | 8.5 |
| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao, PR | 8.5 |
| RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MARIN San Juan, PR | 8.5 |
| RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES Quebradillas, PR | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Factor 5
What grades does Factor 5 serve?
Factor 5 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Factor 5?
Factor 5 has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Factor 5?
The student-teacher ratio at Factor 5 is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Factor 5 rank in PR?
Factor 5 ranks #115 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Factor 5's MySchoolScout rating?
Factor 5 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 Factor 5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Factor 5 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Factor 5 a charter school?
No, Factor 5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Factor 5 a Title I school?
No, Factor 5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Factor 5?
91.0% of students at Factor 5 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
- 31 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (787) 881-3090
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #115 of 842
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