NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ

CARR 155 INT AVE LUIS M MARIN
OROCOVIS, PR 00720

365 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Nelida Melendez Melendez (Elem. Urbana)** is a public elementary school located in the municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Situated at the intersection of Highway 155 and Avenida Luis M. Marín, the school serves the local urban community by providing foundational education to children in the area. As an "Escuela Urbana" (Urban School), it functions as a central academic hub within the town, catering to the primary educational needs of students residing in the heart of Orocovis.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of its students. By focusing on essential elementary curricula, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares children for their transition to secondary education. Its location serves as a accessible landmark for families in the region, anchoring the school as a key community resource committed to the academic growth of the youth in Orocovis.

365

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	363
Black	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
363 (99.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)867-2840
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 49

Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	49
Ungraded	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	49.6%
Male	184	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)