LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Liguan Elementary School, located in the village of Dededo, Guam, serves as a vital educational hub for one of the island's most populous regions. As a public institution, it provides a structured academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school plays a significant role in the local Dededo community, reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of Guam and working to meet the specific educational needs of its student body through the standard curriculum provided by the Guam Department of Education.

The school’s location on Chalan Liguan places it at the heart of a bustling residential area, making it highly accessible to local families. Beyond its academic mission, Liguan Elementary often functions as a community center that promotes student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and school-wide events. By fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while upholding the values and educational standards set forth by the local school district.

308

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Asian	113
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	171

Pacific Islander
171 (55.5%)
Asian
113 (36.7%)
Two or More
24 (7.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guam Department of Education
Phone:	(671)300-1680
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	46.4%
Male	165	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)