RAFAEL DE JESUS

CALLE PIMENTEL Y CASTRO
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745

241 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the location and official records for the address provided, **Rafael de Jesús School** (often identified as *Escuela Rafael de Jesús*) is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Pimentel y Castro, the school serves the local community in the downtown area of the town. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is responsible for providing foundational academic instruction to students within the region, typically focusing on elementary or primary education levels.

The school operates within the vibrant, coastal landscape of Río Grande, which is known for its proximity to the El Yunque National Forest. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, the institution plays a central role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for both academic development and local community engagement. Its location in the heart of the town ensures accessibility for residents, reflecting the Department of Education's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schooling to support the socio-economic and educational needs of the students in the Rio Grande area.

241

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAFAEL DE JESUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	238

Hispanic
238 (98.8 %)
White
3 (1.2 %)

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)887-2785
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 33

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 43

Ungraded 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAFAEL DE JESUS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	43
Ungraded	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAFAEL DE JESUS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	106	44%
Male	135	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)