Below Average
#638 of 842 schools in PR
Luis a Ferre Aguayo
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 717, Arecibo, PR 00614
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#638 of 842
In Arecibo
#15 of 20
public schools
In district
#638 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Luis a Ferre Aguayo
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About Luis a Ferre Aguayo
Luis a Ferre Aguayo is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Luis a Ferre Aguayo serves approximately 589 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Luis a Ferre Aguayo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Luis a Ferre Aguayo show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, Luis a Ferre Aguayo 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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Luis a Ferre Aguayo — Students at Luis a Ferre Aguayo score 32% proficient, which is below 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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How Luis a Ferre Aguayo Compares
See how Luis a Ferre Aguayo performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 717, Arecibo, PR 00614
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Luis a Ferre Aguayo may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE (rated 9.3/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FACTOR 5 (rated 8.5/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE (rated 8.5/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Manati), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Arecibo, see our Arecibo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE Arecibo | 2.8 mi | 9.3 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBO Arecibo | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| LEONARDO VALENTIN TIRADO Florida | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
| RICARDO RODRIGUEZ TORRES Florida | 3.8 mi | 8.0 |
| IMBERY Barceloneta | 3.8 mi | 8.0 |
| FACTOR 5 Arecibo | 3.8 mi | 8.5 |
| HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta | 4.0 mi | 5.8 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON II Florida | 4.3 mi | 6.7 |
| ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta | 4.4 mi | 8.1 |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU ARECIBO Arecibo | 4.6 mi | 5.7 |
| JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida | 4.8 mi | 6.7 |
| SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBO Arecibo | 4.9 mi | 6.8 |
| FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE Manati | 5.0 mi | 8.5 |
| FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZ Barceloneta | 5.3 mi | 4.5 |
| ENRIQUE DE JESUS BORRAS Arecibo | 6.1 mi | 5.7 |
| ANTONIO TULLA TORRES Utuado | 7.6 mi | 7.8 |
| ANGELICA GOMEZ DE BETANCOURT Arecibo | 7.5 mi | 4.6 |
| JESUS T. PINERO MANATI Manati | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| TORIBIO RIVERA Ciales | 8.0 mi | 6.1 |
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| ALFREDO DORRINGTON Hormigueros, PR | 5.1 |
| ABELARDO DIAZ MORALES Caguas, PR | 4.7 |
| ANTONIO BADILLO HERNANDEZ Aguadilla, PR | 4.7 |
| JOSE SEVERO QUINONES Carolina, PR | 4.7 |
| LUCY GRILLASCA Ponce, PR | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Luis a Ferre Aguayo
What grades does Luis a Ferre Aguayo serve?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
The student-teacher ratio at Luis a Ferre Aguayo is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luis a Ferre Aguayo rank in PR?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo ranks #638 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Luis a Ferre Aguayo's MySchoolScout rating?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luis a Ferre Aguayo has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Luis a Ferre Aguayo a charter school?
No, Luis a Ferre Aguayo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luis a Ferre Aguayo a Title I school?
No, Luis a Ferre Aguayo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
91.2% of students at Luis a Ferre Aguayo 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (787) 815-9087
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #638 of 842
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