PARCELAS MARIA
PARCELAS MARIA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ANASCO, PR with about 215 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 22 teachers, PARCELAS MARIA 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 the location and official records for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary of the school:
**PARCELAS MARIA School** (Escuela Parcelas María) is a public educational institution located in the María ward of Añasco, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-402, the school serves the local rural community, providing primary education to students within the Añasco municipal school district. As a community-based school, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a central hub for families residing in the western region of the island.
The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to the standard curriculum established for public schools on the island. Like many schools in rural Añasco, it focuses on fostering academic development and social growth in a supportive, localized environment. Being located in a sector known for its agricultural roots and community cohesion, PARCELAS MARIA typically reflects the values and cultural identity of the town of Añasco.
For more information, contact PARCELAS MARIA at (787) 826-2266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ANASCO, PR 00610
(787) 826-2266
PARCELAS MARIA is a public Title I school in ANASCO, PR with about 215 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:
- 215
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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 215 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARCELAS MARIA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
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.