Excellent
#119 of 842 schools in PR
Top 14% in state
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 4099, Carolina, PR 00985
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#119 of 842
In Carolina
#3 of 25
public schools
In district
#119 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jesus T.
Pinero Carolina serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus T. Pinero Carolina has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jesus T. Pinero Carolina show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% 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
The chronic absenteeism rate at Jesus T. Pinero Carolina was 32% 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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Jesus T. Pinero Carolina — Students at Jesus T. Pinero Carolina score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
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: 9.3/10.
How Jesus T. Pinero Carolina Compares
See how Jesus T. Pinero Carolina performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 4099, Carolina, PR 00985
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jesus T. Pinero Carolina may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JESUS MANUEL SUAREZ (rated 9.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ELEMENTAL BO. QUEBRADA NEGRITO (rated 8.7/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Trujillo Alto), with a very similar rating. Additionally, JUANA RODRIGUEZ MUNDO (rated 8.6/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Canovanas), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Carolina, see our Carolina schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EDUARDO GARCIA CARRILLO Canovanas | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| JESUS MANUEL SUAREZ Carolina | 1.8 mi | 9.4 |
| JOSE CALZADA FERRER Canovanas | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 Canovanas | 2.1 mi | 4.4 |
| SALVADOR BRAU Carolina | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
| PRISCO FUENTES Canovanas | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ANGEL P. MILLAN ROHENA Carolina | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
| JUANA RODRIGUEZ MUNDO Canovanas | 3.9 mi | 8.6 |
| LUIS HERNAIZ VERONNE Canovanas | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| ANTONIO R. BARCELO Canovanas | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| GEORGINA BAQUERO Canovanas | 4.4 mi | 5.7 |
| JOSEFINA SITIRICHE Gurabo | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ELEMENTAL BO. QUEBRADA NEGRITO Trujillo Alto | 4.9 mi | 8.7 |
| JUANA SANCHEZ Juncos | 5.1 mi | 7.1 |
| PREVOCACIONAL CASIANO CEPEDA Rio Grande | 5.0 mi | 3.9 |
| CASIANO CEPEDA Rio Grande | 5.0 mi | 6.1 |
| JOSE SANTOS QUINONES Canovanas | 5.3 mi | 6.1 |
| VOCACIONAL WILLIAM RIVERA BETANCOURT Canovanas | 5.3 mi | 7.4 |
| CARLOS F. DANIELS Carolina | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| JOSE SEVERO QUINONES Carolina | 5.5 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00985 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,012
Median Home Value
$144,900
Median Rent
$554/mo
Population
31,783
College Educated
28.1%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
48.3
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| FACTOR 5 Arecibo, PR | 8.5 |
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| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao, PR | 8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
What grades does Jesus T. Pinero Carolina serve?
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jesus T. Pinero Carolina?
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Pinero Carolina?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Pinero Carolina is 11.4:1. 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 Carolina rank in PR?
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina ranks #119 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jesus T. Pinero Carolina's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina 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 Jesus T. Pinero Carolina?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus T. Pinero Carolina has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jesus T. Pinero Carolina a charter school?
No, Jesus T. Pinero Carolina is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus T. Pinero Carolina a Title I school?
No, Jesus T. Pinero Carolina is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus T. Pinero Carolina?
91.2% of students at Jesus T. Pinero Carolina 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
- 4 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (787) 769-3280
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #119 of 842
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