INSTITUTO LOAIZA CORDERO
212 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 211 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic211 (99.5 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 40.6% |
| Male | 126 | 59.4% |
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