Below Average
#686 of 842 schools in PR
Las Americas
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 270097, San Juan, PR 00928
Enrollment
166
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
166
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#686 of 842
In San Juan
#63 of 82
public schools
In district
#686 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Las Americas
Las Americas is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Las Americas serves approximately 166 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Las Americas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Las Americas show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 166 students, Las Americas is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Las Americas sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at Las Americas were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Las Americas — Students at Las Americas score 20% proficient, which is below 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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.
How Las Americas Compares
See how Las Americas performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 270097, San Juan, PR 00928
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Las Americas may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. REPUBLICA DE BRAZIL (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DR. ANTONIO S. PEDREIRA (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MARIN (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Juan, see our San Juan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRO EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS San Juan | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| GABRIELA MISTRAL SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| DR. ANTONIO S. PEDREIRA San Juan | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| PEDRO CARLOS TIMOTHEE San Juan | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| REPUBLICA DE BRAZIL San Juan | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| LUIS MUNIZ SOUFFRONT San Juan | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| LA ESPERANZA San Juan | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| TRINA PADILLA DE SANZ SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| PEDRO C. TIMOTHEE ANEXO San Juan | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| EVARISTO RIVERA CHEVREMONT San Juan | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| WILLIAM D. BOYCE San Juan | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MARIN San Juan | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| NEMESIO R. CANALES II San Juan | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| UNIVERSITY GARDENS San Juan | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| JULIO SELLES SOLA San Juan | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO San Juan | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| JUAN JOSE OSUNA San Juan | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ELEONOR ROOSEVELT San Juan | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| SOTERO FIGUEROA San Juan | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| VICTOR PARES COLLAZO San Juan | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
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|---|---|
| MATRULLAS Orocovis, PR | 4.6 |
| CARLOS ZAYAS San Lorenzo, PR | 4.5 |
| HERMINA DIAZ APONTE Trujillo Alto, PR | 4.5 |
| PEDRO MILLAN RIVERA Caguas, PR | 4.7 |
| DIEGO VAZQUEZ Caguas, PR | 4.4 |
| ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 Canovanas, PR | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Las Americas
What grades does Las Americas serve?
Las Americas serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Las Americas?
Las Americas has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Americas?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Americas is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Americas rank in PR?
Las Americas ranks #686 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Las Americas's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Americas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Las Americas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Americas has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Las Americas a charter school?
No, Las Americas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Americas a Title I school?
No, Las Americas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Americas?
91.0% of students at Las Americas 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
- 70 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (787) 782-0070
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #686 of 842
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