MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in DEDEDO, GU with about 719 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, MARIA ULLOA 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.
MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the village of Dededo, Guam, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Guam Department of Education. Named in honor of a local educator and community advocate, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural awareness among its diverse student body. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum, providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in later grade levels while emphasizing the unique social and historical context of the island.
Beyond its academic offerings, MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of responsible citizenship. The school environment encourages collaboration between teachers, students, and parents, aiming to create a supportive network that nurtures the "whole child." By integrating traditional learning methods with modern educational practices, the school strives to prepare its students to contribute positively to the Dededo community and the broader landscape of Guam.
For more information, contact MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 632-8090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEDEDO, GU 96912
(671) 632-8090
MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DEDEDO, GU with about 719 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:
- 719
- Teachers:
- 54
- 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 719 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARIA ULLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 70.5%
- Asian
- 26.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.