MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I
MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VEGA BAJA, PR with about 177 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 information provided, **MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I** is a public school located in the Sabana neighborhood of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle 2, the school serves the local community in this northern coastal municipality. As is common with many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it functions as a foundational educational institution for the children and youth residing in the rural or suburban areas surrounding the Sabana sector.
The school operates within the broader context of the Vega Baja school district, focusing on providing primary or intermediate instruction to students in the region. Its location in a residential area of Sabana positions it as a key community hub, facilitating academic development for local families. While specific enrollment figures or academic programs can fluctuate under the Department of Education’s regional directives, the school remains an essential part of the educational infrastructure serving the municipality of Vega Baja.
For more information, contact MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I at (787) 858-3566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VEGA BAJA, PR 00693
(787) 858-3566
MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I is a public Title I school in VEGA BAJA, PR with about 177 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:
- 177
- Teachers:
- 21
- 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 177 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MANUEL NEGRON COLLAZO I is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 40.7%
- Male
- 59.3%
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.