JESUS T. PINERO CAGUAS

CARR 795 KM 0 HM 2 BO. LA BARRA
CAGUAS, PR 00725

(787)747-1992

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Jesús T. Piñero School is a public educational institution located in the La Barra neighborhood of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr. 795 (KM 0.2), the school serves the local community in a semi-rural setting. Named in honor of Jesús T. Piñero, the first native Puerto Rican governor appointed by the United States, the school functions as a foundational pillar for students in the Caguas region, typically providing primary or early secondary education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system.

The facility is characterized by its strategic location in the mountainous geography of Caguas, acting as a central hub for families residing in the rural sectors of the municipality. Like many schools in the region, it strives to foster academic growth and cultural development while navigating the unique challenges of the island's educational landscape. By carrying the name of a significant historical figure, the school emphasizes a connection to Puerto Rican history and civic pride for the children and families it serves.

217

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESUS T. PINERO CAGUAS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	216

Hispanic
216 (99.5 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)

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)747-1992
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESUS T. PINERO CAGUAS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	14
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESUS T. PINERO CAGUAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	90	41.5%
Male	127	58.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)