SU JOSE C. BARBOSA
SU JOSE C. BARBOSA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in AIBONITO, PR with about 500 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 38 teachers, SU JOSE C. BARBOSA has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Escuela José C. Barbosa is a public educational institution located in the Asomante barrio of Aibonito, Puerto Rico (specifically situated along Carr. 14, km 46.5). As a school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in its rural, mountainous setting.
The school plays a vital role in the Aibonito region, focusing on the social and intellectual development of its students. Like many schools in the area, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing traditional curriculum requirements with the unique cultural and logistical needs of the Asomante community. It is recognized for its commitment to providing accessible education to local youth despite the geographic challenges of being located in Puerto Rico's central mountain range.
For more information, contact SU JOSE C. BARBOSA at (787) 735-8892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AIBONITO, PR 00705
(787) 735-8892
SU JOSE C. BARBOSA is a public Title I school in AIBONITO, PR with about 500 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:
- 500
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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 500 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SU JOSE C. BARBOSA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.8%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.