School Overview
The **Instituto Loaiza Cordero para Niños Ciegos** (Loaiza Cordero Institute for Blind Children), located in the Santurce area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a historic and specialized educational institution dedicated to serving children who are blind or visually impaired. As one of the most significant institutions of its kind on the island, the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum adapted for visually impaired students, incorporating Braille literacy, mobility training, and specialized technological resources to help students navigate their environment and achieve independence.

Beyond its academic offerings, the institute acts as a vital resource center that focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school emphasizes life skills, social integration, and personal advocacy, ensuring that children have the tools necessary to participate fully in society. By fostering a supportive community and employing specialized staff trained in visual impairment education, the Instituto Loaiza Cordero plays a crucial role in providing equitable educational opportunities and improving the quality of life for the visually impaired youth of Puerto Rico.
212
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INSTITUTO LOAIZA CORDERO
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic211
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    211 (99.5 %)
  • American Indian
    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)724-0893
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 24
Ungraded 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INSTITUTO LOAIZA CORDERO
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten8
Grade 119
Grade 215
Grade 313
Grade 419
Grade 521
Grade 626
Grade 721
Grade 824
Ungraded46
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INSTITUTO LOAIZA CORDERO
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8640.6%
Male12659.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)