FLORENCIA GARCIA
FLORENCIA GARCIA is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAS PIEDRAS, PR with about 547 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, FLORENCIA GARCIA has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on official educational records, the **Florencia García Elementary School** is located in the municipality of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle José C. Barbosa, across from the Centro de Piezas, the school serves the local community by providing primary education to students in the area. It operates as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s public school system, focusing on foundational academic development within a traditional classroom setting.
The school is positioned centrally within Las Piedras, making it a key educational hub for families in the immediate vicinity. As with many public schools in the region, its mission centers on fostering student learning, social development, and preparation for middle school transitions. It remains a recognizable landmark in the neighborhood, maintaining the community-focused role typical of public elementary schools throughout Puerto Rico.
For more information, contact FLORENCIA GARCIA at (787) 716-0044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAS PIEDRAS, PR 00771
(787) 716-0044
FLORENCIA GARCIA is a public Title I school in LAS PIEDRAS, PR with about 547 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FLORENCIA GARCIA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.6%
- White
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.