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Sandalio Marcano
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PMB 402 PO BOX 4956, Caguas, PR 00725
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Sandalio Marcano
Sandalio Marcano is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 179 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $27,505, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 179 students, Sandalio Marcano 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 8.1:1, Sandalio Marcano 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Address
- PMB 402 PO BOX 4956, Caguas, PR 00725
- Phone
- (787) 747-3110
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PMB 402 PO BOX 4956, Caguas, PR 00725
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CIPRIANO MANRIQUE Caguas | 1.5 mi | — |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA CAGUAS Caguas | 2.3 mi | — |
| JAGUAL ADENTRO San Lorenzo | 2.3 mi | — |
| JOSE MERCADO Caguas | 2.4 mi | — |
| JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Caguas | 2.5 mi | — |
| ANTONIO S PEDREIRA - PRETECNICA Caguas | 2.6 mi | — |
| DR. JUAN JOSE OSUNA Caguas | 2.6 mi | — |
| ROSA C. BENITEZ Caguas | 2.6 mi | — |
| PAULA MOJICA Caguas | 3.0 mi | — |
| CHARLES E. MINER Caguas | 2.9 mi | — |
| HAYDEE CABALLERO Caguas | 3.1 mi | — |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAGUAS Caguas | 3.1 mi | — |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas | 3.2 mi | — |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 3.2 mi | — |
| CONCEPCION MENDEZ CANO Caguas | 3.3 mi | — |
| VIDAL SERRANO Gurabo | 3.4 mi | — |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 3.4 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 3.5 mi | — |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas | 3.6 mi | — |
| ABELARDO DIAZ MORALES Caguas | 3.6 mi | — |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Sandalio Marcano has a median household income of $27,505. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $139,900, with a median rent of $558/month. The area has a poverty rate of 39.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sandalio Marcano
What grades does Sandalio Marcano serve?
Sandalio Marcano serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sandalio Marcano?
Sandalio Marcano has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandalio Marcano?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandalio Marcano is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Sandalio Marcano a charter school?
No, Sandalio Marcano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandalio Marcano a Title I school?
No, Sandalio Marcano is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandalio Marcano?
91.1% of students at Sandalio Marcano 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 747-3110
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
Other Schools in This District
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