MARIA M. SIMMONS DE RIVERA

140 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maria M. Simmons de Rivera is a public educational institution located on the island municipality of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 993 at KM 2, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is characteristic of schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the youth residing on the island.

The school is notable for its geographic location, which reflects the unique logistical and cultural context of Vieques. Being part of the island’s smaller school network, Maria M. Simmons de Rivera focuses on delivering the standard state curriculum while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities associated with island life. It serves as a central hub for students and families in the area, contributing to the educational continuity of the Vieques community.

140

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARIA M. SIMMONS DE RIVERA
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	140

Hispanic
140 (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)741-0895
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 23