SU MARTA LAFONTAINE

CARR 613 KM 3 HM 2 BO CAONILLAS
UTUADO, PR 00641

79 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Su Marta Lafontaine** is a public educational institution located in the Caonillas ward of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 613, the school serves the rural mountain community of Caonillas, functioning as a vital center for primary or intermediate education within the local municipal school district. Like many schools in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, it plays a key role in providing instruction and social support to students in an area characterized by its lush, rugged geography and close-knit community ties.

As an institution under the administration of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, Su Marta Lafontaine focuses on delivering the standard curriculum while navigating the unique logistical challenges inherent to schools in the island's interior. The school acts as a focal point for the residents of the Caonillas sector, representing the government's commitment to ensuring educational access for students in geographically isolated areas. It serves as an essential pillar for the local youth, fostering academic growth and community development within the municipality of Utuado.

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SU MARTA LAFONTAINE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	79

Hispanic
79 (100.0 %)

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)894-0000
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 5

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SU MARTA LAFONTAINE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	5
Grade 1	12
Grade 2	12
Grade 3	5
Grade 4	8
Grade 5	9
Grade 6	7
Grade 7	8
Grade 8	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SU MARTA LAFONTAINE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	36	45.6%
Male	43	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)