JULIO LEBRON SOTO

CARR 135 KM 60 BO CASTANER
LARES, PR 00669

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The **Julio Lebron Soto** school is a public educational institution located in the Castañer neighborhood of Lares, Puerto Rico, situated along Highway 135 (KM 6.0). As a facility serving a rural community, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the local population, functioning as a primary hub for students in the mountainous interior region of the island.

The school reflects the unique character of the Castañer area, which is historically significant for its agricultural heritage. Like many schools in rural Puerto Rico, Julio Lebron Soto operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on providing foundational K-12 instruction. It serves as an essential pillar for the families in the region, bridging the gap for students who live in geographically isolated sectors and ensuring access to essential educational resources and community support.

208

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JULIO LEBRON SOTO
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	207

Hispanic
207 (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)829-3916
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 29

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JULIO LEBRON SOTO
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	29
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JULIO LEBRON SOTO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	109	52.4%
Male	99	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)