SU SANTIAGO R. PALMER

CARR 129 KM 1 HM 6 BO QUEBRADA
CAMUY, PR 00627

245 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Escuela Santiago R. Palmer is a public educational institution located in the Quebrada barrio of Camuy, Puerto Rico, specifically situated along Carretera 129. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the area. Its location in a semi-rural setting makes it a central hub for families residing in the northern region of the municipality.

The school is named in honor of Santiago R. Palmer, a notable figure in Puerto Rican history who served as a senator and was a key advocate for the development and modernization of the island during the early 20th century. Like many schools in the region, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for future educational and personal success within the cultural context of Camuy.

245

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SU SANTIAGO R. PALMER
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	245

Hispanic
245 (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)898-7976
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 24

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SU SANTIAGO R. PALMER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	17
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SU SANTIAGO R. PALMER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	58.4%
Male	102	41.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)