Enrollment
168
Elementary
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 232
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 720003000092
RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ
CARR 134 KM 27 HM 21 BO BAYANEY, HATILLO, PR 00659 · (787) 820-0841 · Hatillo Municipio
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL168 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 9.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
150 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 86%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 15 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 26 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 18 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 26 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 23% smaller than its 8th grade class (26).
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ this school | 168 | 89.3% | N/A |
| OSCAR PORRATA DORIA COMERIO | 170 | 87.6% | N/A |
| JOSE M. MASSARI ARROYO | 159 | 88.7% | N/A |
| JOSE MERCADO CAGUAS | 192 | 90.6% | N/A |
| OLGA MAS RAMIREZ MAYAGUEZ | 112 | 89.3% | N/A |
| FRANCISCA DAVILA SEMPRIT TOA BAJA | 216 | 88.4% | N/A |
Matched among Puerto Rico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
168
-50 (-23%) vs 2020
-42% since 2000-01, when it was 289
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 8.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 168 | 24 | 7.0:1 | 89% (150) |
| 2023-24 | 187 | 23 | 8.1:1 | 91% (170) |
| 2022-23 | 191 | 24 | 8.0:1 | 91% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 218 | 27 | 8.1:1 | 94% (204) |
| 2017-18 | 281 | 30 | 9.4:1 | 90% (254) |
| 2015-16 | 252 | 22 | 11.4:1 | 86% (217) |
| 2010-11 | 388 | 35 | 11.1:1 | 92% (357) |
| 2000-01 | 289 | 39 | 7.4:1 | 78% (225) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ.
Since 2017-18: students down 40% (281 to 168); teachers down 20% (30 to 24).
About RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ
RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ is a low-enrollment elementary school in HATILLO, Puerto Rico, administered by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Federal data show 168 students enrolled in kindergarten through 8 in 2024-25. Across elementary schools in Puerto Rico, the average enrollment is about 232.
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (856 schools, 236,079 students) runs RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ.
The share of students at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ who are Hispanic is 98%. Smaller groups are 2% White. Hatillo Municipio residents are about 100% Hispanic, a similar share. A diversity index of 5% means there is a 5% chance two randomly chosen students at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1. The school has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 7.0:1 compares with an average of 9.2:1 for elementary schools in Puerto Rico. Federal data show 89% of students (150) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Hatillo Municipio average a similar 88%.
The county, Hatillo Municipio, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $28,146 a year and about 34% of people live in poverty. Hatillo Municipio has 8 public schools with about 2,625 students, including RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ.
Measured in a straight line, SANTIAGO R. PALMER is about 2.1 miles from RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Fringe: in a town close to an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ had a net loss of 50 students, or 23%. The ratio was 8.1:1 in 2020-21 and 7.0:1 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Hatillo Municipio at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,157
Census ACS
Median income
$28,146
Household, ACS
Poverty rate
34%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,625 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARDHigh · 1,323 students
- SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBOHigh · 1,120 students
- SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCOHigh · 1,037 students
- DRA. MARIA SOCORRO LACOTHigh · 927 students
- DR PEDRO PEREA FAJARDOHigh · 888 students
- MANUEL MENDEZ LICIAGAHigh · 886 students
Other schools in HATILLO
- ANIBAL REYES BELENHigh · 644 students
- TIMOTEO DELGADOMiddle · 360 students
- LUIS MELENDEZ RODRIGUEZCombined · 326 students
- CARMEN NOELIA PERAZA TOLEDOElementary · 310 students
- LORENZO COBALLES GANDIAHigh · 302 students
- LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA HATILLOElementary · 283 students
Nearby schools
- SANTIAGO R. PALMER2.1 mi · 218
- SUPERIOR MIGUEL F SANTIAGO ECHEGARAY2.1 mi · 290
- LUIS MELENDEZ RODRIGUEZ3.2 mi · 326
- ANIBAL REYES BELEN3.4 mi · 644
- TIMOTEO DELGADO4.5 mi · 360
- DR. EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA4.8 mi · 119
Frequently asked questions
About RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZWhat is the total enrollment at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ?
RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ enrolls approximately 168 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ serve?
RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ?
Approximately 7.0:1 students per teacher at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ?
At RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ, the student body is approximately 2% White, 98% Hispanic.
Is RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ public or private?
RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ is a public K-12 school, overseen by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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