RAMON T. RIVERA (SU LAJITA)

CARR 771 KM 5 HM 4 BO BARRANCAS
BARRANQUITAS, PR 00794

169 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The **Ramon T. Rivera School** (often referred to locally as "Su Lajita") is a public educational institution located in the mountainous region of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. Situated specifically in the rural sector of Barrio Barrancas (along PR-771), the school serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to students in an area characterized by its topography and traditional agricultural roots.

As a reflection of the Puerto Rican public school system in the central mountain range, the institution plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary education to youth in the Barranquitas municipality. While its facilities are located in a remote, scenic setting, the school focuses on fostering academic development and social integration for children living in the surrounding rural neighborhoods. It stands as a critical resource for local families, maintaining the community's connection to education within the specific cultural and geographical context of the "La Ruta de la Montaña."

169

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAMON T. RIVERA (SU LAJITA)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	169

Hispanic
169 (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)857-5571
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 16

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 16

Ungraded 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAMON T. RIVERA (SU LAJITA)
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	13
Grade 3	17
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	19
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	16
Ungraded	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAMON T. RIVERA (SU LAJITA)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	90	53.3%
Male	79	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)