PLAYA GRANDE
177 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Based on the location provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela Playa Grande** (often associated with the Antonia Saez school complex) in Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Escuela Playa Grande serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community of Vieques. Situated along the rural landscape of the island, the school provides essential primary education to students living in the Playa Grande and surrounding sectors. Like many schools on the island, it functions as a community hub, balancing academic instruction with the unique cultural and social challenges of being located on an offshore municipality.
The school is characterized by its focus on providing a foundational learning environment for children in a small-island context. Because of its remote location, the institution plays a critical role in local development, often working to ensure that students have access to the same curriculum and educational resources as their counterparts on the main island of Puerto Rico. Despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in Vieques, the staff remains dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both local pride and academic growth.
Escuela Playa Grande serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community of Vieques. Situated along the rural landscape of the island, the school provides essential primary education to students living in the Playa Grande and surrounding sectors. Like many schools on the island, it functions as a community hub, balancing academic instruction with the unique cultural and social challenges of being located on an offshore municipality.
The school is characterized by its focus on providing a foundational learning environment for children in a small-island context. Because of its remote location, the institution plays a critical role in local development, often working to ensure that students have access to the same curriculum and educational resources as their counterparts on the main island of Puerto Rico. Despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in Vieques, the staff remains dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both local pride and academic growth.
177
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 174 |
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Hispanic174 (98.3 %)
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White3 (1.7 %)
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)741-2766 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 177 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 129 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
25
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
30
Grade 2
22
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
20
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 24 |
| Grade 1 | 30 |
| Grade 2 | 22 |
| Grade 3 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 20 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 84 | 47.5% |
| Male | 93 | 52.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd