D.L. PEREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

D.L. Perez Elementary School is a public institution located in Yigo, Guam, serving a diverse community of young learners. As part of the Guam Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It functions as a central hub for the families of northern Guam, fostering a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to student achievement and community engagement within the Yigo area. Like many schools in the region, D.L. Perez focuses on integrating local cultural values with a standard curriculum to ensure students remain connected to their heritage while meeting educational benchmarks. By providing various resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a holistic learning experience that addresses the needs of its student body in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

628

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D.L. PEREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	154
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	399

Pacific Islander
399 (63.5%)
Asian
154 (24.5%)
Two or More
71 (11.3%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)653-2646
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for D.L. PEREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for D.L. PEREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	46.5%
Male	336	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)