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Anastasio Santiago Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Carr. 556 Km. 4.5 Bo Pasto Sec
Coamo, PR 00769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Anastasio Santiago Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
50-59%
37%
(15-16)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
100%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Anastasio Santiago Elementary School?
86 students attend Anastasio Santiago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Anastasio Santiago Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anastasio Santiago Elementary School?
Anastasio Santiago Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Anastasio Santiago Elementary School offer ?
Anastasio Santiago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Anastasio Santiago Elementary School part of?
Anastasio Santiago Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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