NORMA I. TORRES COLON

CARR 150 KM 5 HACIA COAMO
VILLALBA, PR 00766

162 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The school listed is **Escuela Norma I. Torres Colón**, located along Carretera 150 (KM 5) in the municipality of Villalba, Puerto Rico. As a public institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education tailored to the regional needs of the Villalba area. Its location along the main road connecting Villalba to Coamo makes it a central hub for students residing in the surrounding rural and semi-urban sectors.

Like many schools in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, Norma I. Torres Colón plays a vital role in the social and academic development of its youth. The institution focuses on adhering to the standard Puerto Rican curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for students to achieve their educational milestones. It remains an essential pillar of the Villalba community, contributing to the academic growth and future prospects of local families.

162

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORMA I. TORRES COLON
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	161
American Indian	1

Hispanic
161 (99.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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)847-2110
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
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 23

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORMA I. TORRES COLON
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORMA I. TORRES COLON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	46.9%
Male	86	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)