JAMES GARFIELD

CARR 103 KM 7 HM 1 BO PEDERNALES CARR. 103 KM 7
CABO ROJO, PR 00623

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, **James A. Garfield School** is a public educational institution located in the Pedernales ward of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 103, the school serves the local community in the southwestern region of the island. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a foundational role in providing primary or secondary education to the students living in this rural-coastal area.

The school is characteristic of the educational infrastructure found in Cabo Rojo, focusing on serving the academic and social needs of local families. While it functions within the broader framework of the island’s public school system, its specific location in Pedernales places it in a community known for its proximity to both the town’s urban center and the scenic coastal regions. Like many schools in this district, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood youth, emphasizing the importance of local accessibility and community-based learning.

270

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES GARFIELD
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	269

Hispanic
269 (99.6 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

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)851-1825
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 33

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 44

Ungraded 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES GARFIELD
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	44
Ungraded	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES GARFIELD
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	49.6%
Male	136	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)