JUAN DE DIOS QUINONES

CARR 125 KM 9 HM 7 BO VOLADORA
MOCA, PR 00676

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Juan de Dios Quiñones School is a public educational institution located in the Voladora ward of Moca, Puerto Rico, specifically situated along Highway 125. As a community-based school, it serves the local youth of Moca, playing a vital role in the academic and social development of the surrounding rural and residential areas. Like many schools in the region, it functions under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, providing instruction aligned with the island’s core curriculum standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Moca, a town known for its artisanal history and agricultural roots. By operating in the Voladora sector, the institution provides essential access to primary or secondary education for families in the area, often acting as a focal point for community engagement. Its location along a major transit route makes it accessible for students commuting from various parts of the municipality, ensuring that local children have a dedicated environment for learning, socialization, and academic growth.

227

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUAN DE DIOS QUINONES
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	226

Hispanic
226 (99.6 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

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)877-5108
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 16

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 37

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JUAN DE DIOS QUINONES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	37
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JUAN DE DIOS QUINONES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	48.9%
Male	116	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)