RAMON E. BETANCES

CARR 101 KM 14 HM 6 BO LLANOS TUNA
CABO ROJO, PR 00623

111 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The **Ramon E. Betances School**, located in the Llanos Tuna barrio of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational hub situated along Carr. 101. As a public institution operating under the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the school is integrated into the rural landscape of Cabo Rojo, providing foundational education to the youth of the surrounding agricultural and residential community. Its location near the coast and major local transit routes makes it a primary center for students residing in the southwestern region of the island.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances, a historic Puerto Rican figure known as the "Father of the Puerto Rican Homeland" and a key leader in the Grito de Lares. By carrying his name, the institution reflects a commitment to local identity and cultural heritage. Like many schools in the Cabo Rojo district, it functions as both an academic site and a vital community pillar, tasked with addressing the diverse educational needs of its student population while navigating the specific challenges and cultural richness of the Cabo Rojo municipality.

111

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAMON E. BETANCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	110

Hispanic
110 (99.1%)
White
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Reopened
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)255-6705
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAMON E. BETANCES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	9
Grade 2	19
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	9
Grade 5	8
Grade 6	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAMON E. BETANCES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	51	45.9%
Male	60	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)