WASHINGTON I
WASHINGTON I is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUAYAMA, PR with about 286 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, WASHINGTON I has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 address provided, this location corresponds to the **WASHINGTON I School** (Escuela WASHINGTON I), located in the municipality of Guayama, Puerto Rico. It is a public educational institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
The school is situated in a central area of Guayama, specifically on Calle Hostos Sur. As is common with public schools in this region, WASHINGTON I serves as a foundational pillar for its local neighborhood, typically catering to students within the primary or intermediate grade levels. Its location in the urban center of Guayama places it in close proximity to various municipal services, community hubs, and residential zones, making it an accessible educational facility for families residing in the heart of the city.
In the context of the Puerto Rican public school system, schools like WASHINGTON I often serve as centers for both academic instruction and community engagement. While specific curricular focuses can evolve based on Department of Education initiatives, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of Guayama’s youth. Prospective parents or visitors looking for specific information regarding current academic offerings, grade levels served, or administrative contact details are generally encouraged to consult the official Puerto Rico Department of Education’s school directory or contact the school’s administrative office directly during business hours.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON I at (787) 864-0566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GUAYAMA, PR 00785
(787) 864-0566
WASHINGTON I is a public Title I school in GUAYAMA, PR with about 286 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:
- 286
- 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 286 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON I is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.