JAMES GARFIELD
JAMES GARFIELD is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CABO ROJO, PR with about 257 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 23 teachers, JAMES GARFIELD has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 provided, **James A. Garfield School** is a public educational institution located in the Pedernales ward of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 103, the school serves the local community in the southwestern region of the island. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a foundational role in providing primary or secondary education to the students living in this rural-coastal area.
The school is characteristic of the educational infrastructure found in Cabo Rojo, focusing on serving the academic and social needs of local families. While it functions within the broader framework of the island’s public school system, its specific location in Pedernales places it in a community known for its proximity to both the town’s urban center and the scenic coastal regions. Like many schools in this district, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood youth, emphasizing the importance of local accessibility and community-based learning.
For more information, contact JAMES GARFIELD at (787) 851-1825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CABO ROJO, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
JAMES GARFIELD is a public Title I school in CABO ROJO, PR with about 257 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:
- 257
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 257 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES GARFIELD is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.