JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS)
JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CIALES, PR with about 175 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 20 teachers, JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS) has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Jaime Coira Ortiz school, located in the Pozas ward of Ciales, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational hub situated along the PR-149 and PR-615 corridor. As a public institution in this mountainous region, the school plays a vital role in the community, providing foundational education to students in an area characterized by its rural setting and proximity to the scenic landscapes of central Puerto Rico.
Beyond its role in academics, the school functions as a significant anchor for the Pozas community. Like many schools in the Ciales municipality, Jaime Coira Ortiz reflects the cultural identity of the region, fostering a close-knit environment where educators and families work together to support student development. Its location on the main transit artery of the sector makes it a central point of activity for local families who rely on the facility for both primary instruction and community engagement.
For more information, contact JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS) at (787) 871-4692 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CIALES, PR 00638
(787) 871-4692
JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS) is a public Title I school in CIALES, PR with about 175 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:
- 175
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 175 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAIME COIRA ORTIZ (SU POZAS) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.