LA CARMEN

55 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The school located at Carr 105 KM 21.2 in Maricao, Puerto Rico, is known as **Escuela La Carmen**. Situated in the heart of the central mountainous region of the island, this institution serves the rural community of Maricao. As with many schools in this region, it plays a vital role as a social and educational anchor for families living in the surrounding agricultural and mountainous areas, often characterized by a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

Because the school is located in a remote, high-altitude zone of Puerto Rico, it faces the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural education. The facility is situated along the main artery of the sector, making it accessible to local residents despite the rugged terrain of the Maricao municipality. Schools in this area typically focus on fostering student development through traditional curricula while navigating the specific logistical needs of the mountain region.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA CARMEN
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	55

Hispanic
55 (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)838-3025
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 4

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LA CARMEN
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	4
Grade 1	9
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LA CARMEN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	30	54.5%
Male	25	45.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)