SU CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA (LA PLATA)

CARR 723 RAMAL 728 KM 1 HM 1 BO. LA PLATA
AIBONITO, PR 00705

122 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**SU Carmen Zenaida Vega**, located in the La Plata ward of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, is a public school that serves the local community. The school is situated in a mountainous, rural setting along Highway 723, reflecting the characteristic geography of the central region of the island. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU), the school historically functions as a comprehensive educational institution that typically serves students from the elementary through the middle school levels.

The school plays a vital role in the social and academic fabric of the La Plata sector in Aibonito. By providing a localized space for learning, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on the core curriculum required by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Its location in this specific rural corridor makes it an essential resource for families in the area, providing accessible schooling that supports the developmental and educational needs of the local youth.

122

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SU CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA (LA PLATA)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	122

Hispanic
122 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)735-8801
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SU CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA (LA PLATA)
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	11
Grade 1	9
Grade 2	9
Grade 3	11
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	13
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SU CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA (LA PLATA)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	66	54.1%
Male	56	45.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)