RAFAEL HERNANDEZ VEGA ALTA
257 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that the address provided corresponds to the **Escuela Rafael Hernández**, a public school located in the municipality of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
Here is a summary description of the school:
The Escuela Rafael Hernández serves as a foundational educational institution within the community of Vega Alta. As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is committed to providing academic instruction to students within its district, typically focusing on primary or elementary education. The school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood of Urb. Santa Ana, acting as both a center for learning and a hub for community development, where students engage in a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering social and intellectual growth.
Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a core pillar for families in the Vega Alta area. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive environment that promotes civic responsibility and cultural enrichment for its student body. By facilitating classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and local engagement, the Escuela Rafael Hernández works to prepare its students for future academic transitions while remaining deeply connected to the identity and needs of the local Puerto Rican community.
Here is a summary description of the school:
The Escuela Rafael Hernández serves as a foundational educational institution within the community of Vega Alta. As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is committed to providing academic instruction to students within its district, typically focusing on primary or elementary education. The school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood of Urb. Santa Ana, acting as both a center for learning and a hub for community development, where students engage in a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering social and intellectual growth.
Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a core pillar for families in the Vega Alta area. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive environment that promotes civic responsibility and cultural enrichment for its student body. By facilitating classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and local engagement, the Escuela Rafael Hernández works to prepare its students for future academic transitions while remaining deeply connected to the identity and needs of the local Puerto Rican community.
257
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 256 |
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Hispanic256 (99.6 %)
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White1 (0.4 %)
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)883-1025 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 257 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 194 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
46
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
45
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 43 |
| Grade 3 | 46 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 45 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 129 | 50.2% |
| Male | 128 | 49.8% |
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