Excellent
#87 of 842 schools in PR
Top 10% in state
Ralph W. Emerson
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Camuy, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 831, Camuy, PR 00627
- Math 77% proficient (2018)
- Reading 72% proficient (2018)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph W. Emerson score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 37 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph W. Emerson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$26,094
Median home value
$105,500
Median rent
$574/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
39%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro AmadorEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Amalia Lopez De AvilaEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Luis Felipe Rodriguez GarciaEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #87 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph W. Emerson is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph W. Emerson
Ralph W. Emerson is a public elementary school in Camuy, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph W. Emerson
What grades does Ralph W. Emerson serve?
Ralph W. Emerson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ralph W. Emerson?
Ralph W. Emerson has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph W. Emerson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph W. Emerson is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph W. Emerson rank in PR?
Ralph W. Emerson ranks #87 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ralph W. Emerson's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph W. Emerson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ralph W. Emerson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph W. Emerson has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ralph W. Emerson a charter school?
No, Ralph W. Emerson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph W. Emerson a Title I school?
No, Ralph W. Emerson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph W. Emerson?
91.0% of students at Ralph W. Emerson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Camuy Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (787) 898-2037
- Area population (ZIP 00627)
- 32,753
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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