Overview
CAPITANEJO is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in PONCE, Puerto Rico. The school enrolls 142 students. It is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Puerto Rico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
142 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type School—
Àrd-ìreElementary
Grade Span0–5
Sgìre SgìrePUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
County72075
Bha am baile-mòr PONCE
ZIP00780
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
NCES School ID720003001050
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment142
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino98.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg86%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)