RAFAEL DE JESUS
RAFAEL DE JESUS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in RIO GRANDE, PR with about 358 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, RAFAEL DE JESUS 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.
Based on the location and official records for the address provided, **Rafael de Jesús School** (often identified as *Escuela Rafael de Jesús*) is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Pimentel y Castro, the school serves the local community in the downtown area of the town. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is responsible for providing foundational academic instruction to students within the region, typically focusing on elementary or primary education levels.
The school operates within the vibrant, coastal landscape of Río Grande, which is known for its proximity to the El Yunque National Forest. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, the institution plays a central role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for both academic development and local community engagement. Its location in the heart of the town ensures accessibility for residents, reflecting the Department of Education's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schooling to support the socio-economic and educational needs of the students in the Rio Grande area.
For more information, contact RAFAEL DE JESUS at (787) 887-2785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745
(787) 887-2785
RAFAEL DE JESUS is a public Title I school in RIO GRANDE, PR with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAFAEL DE JESUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 41.6%
- Male
- 58.4%
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.