LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in DEDEDO, GU with about 557 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 300-1680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEDEDO, GU 96929
(671) 300-1680
LIGUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DEDEDO, GU with about 557 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 557
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 557 students
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 48.1%
- Asian
- 46.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.