MARIA I. DONES

CALLE 5 BO QUEBRADA VUELTAS
FAJARDO, PR 00738

100 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, **Maria I. Dones** is a public school situated in the Quebrada Vueltas sector of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community in the eastern region of the island, typically focusing on providing primary or elementary education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The school is characterized by its role as a neighborhood hub within the Fajardo municipality. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central point for academic instruction and social development for area youth. Its location in a residential sector allows it to maintain close ties with local families, fostering a community-oriented educational environment dedicated to the development of students within the public school framework.

100

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARIA I. DONES
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	97

Hispanic
97 (97.0 %)
White
3 (3.0 %)

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)863-8240
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 14

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 16

Ungraded 1