MARIA L. MCDOUGALL

23 CALLE 65 INFANTERIA
GUANICA, PR 00653

147 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maria L. McDougall School is a public educational institution located in the coastal municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Situated at 23 Calle 65 Infantería, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the area. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school operates within the regional framework designed to support the academic and social development of youth in Guánica.

The school is deeply integrated into the local context of Guánica, a town known for its historical significance and natural surroundings. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing standard academic curricula with the specific needs of its student population. By maintaining its presence on Calle 65 Infantería, Maria L. McDougall continues to play a vital role in fostering educational opportunities and community engagement for the families living in the southwestern part of the island.

147

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARIA L. MCDOUGALL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	147

Hispanic
147 (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)821-6066
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 23

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 34

Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARIA L. MCDOUGALL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	34
Ungraded	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARIA L. MCDOUGALL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	65	44.2%
Male	82	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)