WALTER MCJONES

WALTER MCJONES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VILLALBA, PR with about 310 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 30 teachers, WALTER MCJONES has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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, **WALTER MCJONES** is a public school situated in the municipality of **Villalba, Puerto Rico**. It serves the local community along Calle Luis Muñoz Rivera, which is located in the heart of the town’s urban center. As is common with public institutions in this region, the school plays a vital role in the educational development of Villalba’s youth, operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Villalba, a town known for its mountainous geography and strong community spirit. As an educational facility, WALTER MCJONES focuses on providing primary or secondary instruction to local students, adhering to the curriculum standards established by the island’s educational system. Its central location makes it an accessible hub for families in the area, supporting the town's ongoing efforts to foster academic growth and prepare students for their future endeavors within the Commonwealth and beyond.

For more information, contact WALTER MCJONES at (787) 847-9090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

CALLE LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA
VILLALBA, PR 00766
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WALTER MCJONES is a public Title I school in VILLALBA, PR with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
310
Teachers:
30
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

* 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 310 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.