DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN
DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN JUAN, PR with about 183 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 18 teachers, DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN 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.
The **Dr. Francisco Hernández y Gaetan** school is a public educational institution located in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico (specifically at Calle Labra, Parada 18). Situated in a historic and culturally vibrant area of the capital, the school serves as a local pillar for primary or secondary education, operating within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system.
Because the school is located in the heart of Santurce, it is deeply embedded in a neighborhood known for its artistic influence, urban density, and proximity to major city landmarks. Like many public schools in the region, it focuses on providing academic instruction aligned with the island’s curricular standards while navigating the unique socio-economic challenges often associated with urban public schooling in San Juan. It remains a vital community hub for students and families living in the surrounding metropolitan area.
For more information, contact DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN at (787) 722-4676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN JUAN, PR 00901
(787) 722-4676
DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN is a public Title I school in SAN JUAN, PR with about 183 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:
- 183
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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 183 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 42.1%
- Male
- 57.9%
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.