JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ

JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 359 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 28 teachers, JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The school you referenced, **Jose Gautier Benítez**, is a public educational institution located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Situated on Balboa Street, the school serves the local community as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s regional network. Like many schools named after Jose Gautier Benítez—a prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican romantic poet—the institution is deeply rooted in the cultural and educational landscape of the island, typically serving students at the elementary or intermediate levels depending on current regional consolidations.

Because the school is located in the western region of Mayagüez, it functions within a vibrant urban environment known for its academic and historical significance. The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering academic development, civic responsibility, and the preservation of Puerto Rican heritage among its student body. For specific details regarding current enrollment, grade levels offered (as Puerto Rico’s school system frequently undergoes restructuring), or specific extracurricular programs, it is recommended to contact the school directly or check the official Puerto Rico Department of Education portal.

For more information, contact JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ at (787) 834-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

BALBOA # 64
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680
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JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ is a public Title I school in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
359
Teachers:
28
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 359 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

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.