MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL
MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LOIZA, PR with about 678 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL is a public elementary school located in the Mediania Alta barrio of Loíza, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-187, the school serves the local community in a region known for its deep-rooted Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and distinct cultural identity. As an educational institution, it plays a vital role in the development of children in the Loíza area, focusing on fundamental academic instruction while operating within the broader framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
The school is positioned in a historically significant coastal area, which often influences the educational environment and community engagement efforts surrounding the campus. Like many schools in the region, MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to provide essential academic resources and support systems to students navigating the unique social and economic landscape of Loíza.
For more information, contact MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL at (787) 876-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LOIZA, PR 00772
(787) 876-1200
MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL is a public Title I school in LOIZA, PR with about 678 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:
- 678
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 678 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEDIANIA ALTA ELEMENTAL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.