PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO

PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in JUANA DIAZ, PR with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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, PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 official educational records from the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary of the **Pedro Colón Santiago** school:

The Pedro Colón Santiago school is a public educational institution located in the Jacaguas ward of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 14 (KM 11), the school serves the local rural and suburban community, providing foundational education to students in the area. Like many schools in the Juana Díaz municipal district, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and serves as a vital hub for youth development and academic instruction within the Jacaguas sector.

As a public school, it follows the standard curricular requirements mandated by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, Spanish, English, and science. The facility serves as a central point for the community’s educational needs, balancing its academic responsibilities with the social and cultural identity of the Juana Díaz region. While specific enrollment numbers and grade levels can fluctuate due to departmental restructuring, the school remains a recognized landmark for those residing in the KM 11 area of the Jacaguas sector.

For more information, contact PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO at (787) 837-1016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

CARR 14 KM 11 BO JACAGUAS
JUANA DIAZ, PR 00795
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PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO is a public Title I school in JUANA DIAZ, PR with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
255
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 255 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
White
0.4%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

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.