Average
#355 of 842 schools in PR
Top 42% in state
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1542, Caguas, PR 00725
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#355 of 842
In Caguas
#17 of 32
public schools
In district
#355 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Jesus T. Pinero Caguas
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jesus T.
Pinero Caguas serves approximately 176 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus T. Pinero Caguas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jesus T. Pinero Caguas show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 176 students, Jesus T. Pinero Caguas 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 8.4:1, Jesus T. Pinero Caguas 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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Jesus T. Pinero Caguas — Students at Jesus T. Pinero Caguas score 34% proficient, which is below 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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Jesus T. Pinero Caguas Compares
See how Jesus T. Pinero Caguas performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1542, Caguas, PR 00725
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jesus T. Pinero Caguas may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELEMENTAL MARIANO ABRIL (rated 8.9/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PEPITA GARRIGA (rated 8.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PEPITA ARENAS (rated 7.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Caguas, see our Caguas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO DOMINGUEZ NIEVES Caguas | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| FRANCISCO VALDES ROLA Caguas | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ALFONSO LOPEZ O'NEILL Aguas Buenas | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PEDRO MILLAN RIVERA Caguas | 2.1 mi | 4.7 |
| ELOISA PASCUAL Caguas | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| SUPERIOR URBANA JOSE FELIX RODRIGUEZ Aguas Buenas | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| PEPITA ARENAS Caguas | 3.0 mi | 7.9 |
| PEPITA GARRIGA Caguas | 3.0 mi | 8.5 |
| FELIPE RIVERA CENTENO Caguas | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
| ELEMENTAL MARIANO ABRIL Caguas | 3.3 mi | 8.9 |
| DIEGO VAZQUEZ Caguas | 3.6 mi | 4.4 |
| DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS AGUAS BUENAS Aguas Buenas | 3.5 mi | 6.2 |
| MANUELA TORO MORICE Caguas | 3.6 mi | 5.9 |
| MYRNA M. FUENTES Caguas | 3.7 mi | 6.7 |
| REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA Caguas | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 3.8 mi | 6.9 |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN AGUAS BUENAS Aguas Buenas | 3.7 mi | 7.7 |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| JOSE F. DIAZ San Juan | 4.0 mi | 3.3 |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 4.0 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00725 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,505
Median Home Value
$139,900
Median Rent
$558/mo
Population
76,246
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
39.6%
Median Age
45.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASUNCION LUGO Yabucoa, PR | 6.7 |
| DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS CANOVANAS Canovanas, PR | 6.7 |
| ELEONOR ROOSEVELT San Juan, PR | 6.7 |
| ELVIRA RUPERTO QUILES Mayaguez, PR | 6.7 |
| ERNESTO VICENTE CARATTINI Cidra, PR | 6.7 |
| HECTOR I. RIVERA Adjuntas, PR | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jesus T. Pinero Caguas
What grades does Jesus T. Pinero Caguas serve?
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jesus T. Pinero Caguas?
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Pinero Caguas?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Pinero Caguas is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesus T. Pinero Caguas rank in PR?
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas ranks #355 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jesus T. Pinero Caguas's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus T. Pinero Caguas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Jesus T. Pinero Caguas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus T. Pinero Caguas has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jesus T. Pinero Caguas a charter school?
No, Jesus T. Pinero Caguas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus T. Pinero Caguas a Title I school?
No, Jesus T. Pinero Caguas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus T. Pinero Caguas?
90.9% of students at Jesus T. Pinero Caguas qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 747-1992
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #355 of 842
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