Excellent
#12 of 842 schools in PR
Top 1% in state
Felix Garay Ortiz
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 6001 SUITE 057, Salinas, PR 00751
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
9.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
9.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#12 of 842
In Salinas
#1 of 9
public schools
In district
#12 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Felix Garay Ortiz
Felix Garay Ortiz is a public elementary school in Salinas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Felix Garay Ortiz serves approximately 176 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Felix Garay Ortiz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Felix Garay Ortiz show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 9.5 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 176 students, Felix Garay Ortiz 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 8.8:1, Felix Garay Ortiz 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.
Score Breakdown
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Felix Garay Ortiz — Students at Felix Garay Ortiz score 84% 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: 9.8/10.
How Felix Garay Ortiz Compares
See how Felix Garay Ortiz performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 6001 SUITE 057, Salinas, PR 00751
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Felix Garay Ortiz may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. INTERMEDIA COQUI (rated 9.1/10, 3.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZ (rated 9.0/10, 8.1 miles away, in nearby Coamo), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ANA VALLDEJULY (rated 8.8/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Santa Isabel), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Salinas, see our Salinas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO LEDEE COLON Salinas | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| JOSE PADIN Salinas | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| ELEMENTAL URBANA SALINAS Salinas | 2.3 mi | 8.5 |
| SUPERIOR URBANA DE SALINAS Salinas | 2.3 mi | 4.0 |
| STELLA MARQUEZ Salinas | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| EUGENIO GUERRA CRUZ Salinas | 2.9 mi | 6.8 |
| INTERMEDIA COQUI Salinas | 3.3 mi | 9.1 |
| LAS MAREAS Salinas | 3.7 mi | 4.8 |
| ROMAN COLON CORREA Coamo | 4.7 mi | 7.1 |
| EUGENIO NAZARIO SOTO Coamo | 5.9 mi | 7.7 |
| ANA VALLDEJULY Santa Isabel | 7.2 mi | 8.8 |
| ADELA BRENES TEXIDOR Guayama | 7.5 mi | 5.0 |
| PASTO Aibonito | 8.0 mi | 6.8 |
| JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 8.1 mi | 9.0 |
| PURIFICACION RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 8.2 mi | 8.0 |
| RAMON JOSE DAVILA Coamo | 8.3 mi | 6.0 |
| FLORENCIO SANTIAGO Coamo | 8.3 mi | 7.6 |
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Coamo | 8.4 mi | 3.8 |
| JOSE M ESPADA ZAYAS Coamo | 8.4 mi | 5.7 |
| JOSE CELSO BARBOSA Aibonito | 8.8 mi | 6.8 |
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. EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA Utuado, PR | 9.5 |
| ELSA E. COUTO ANNONI Guanica, PR | 9.5 |
| ESPERANZA GONZALEZ Morovis, PR | 9.5 |
| ANGEL RAFAEL DIAZ COLON Orocovis, PR | 9.6 |
| BENICIA VELEZ Yauco, PR | 9.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Felix Garay Ortiz
What grades does Felix Garay Ortiz serve?
Felix Garay Ortiz serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Felix Garay Ortiz?
Felix Garay Ortiz has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felix Garay Ortiz?
The student-teacher ratio at Felix Garay Ortiz is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Felix Garay Ortiz rank in PR?
Felix Garay Ortiz ranks #12 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Felix Garay Ortiz's MySchoolScout rating?
Felix Garay Ortiz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Felix Garay Ortiz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Felix Garay Ortiz has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Felix Garay Ortiz a charter school?
No, Felix Garay Ortiz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Felix Garay Ortiz a Title I school?
No, Felix Garay Ortiz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Felix Garay Ortiz?
90.9% of students at Felix Garay Ortiz 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
- 16 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salinas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (787) 824-4265
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #12 of 842
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