SU NEMESIO R. CANALES
SU NEMESIO R. CANALES is a Title I public school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in JAYUYA, PR with about 292 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. 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 19 teachers, SU NEMESIO R. CANALES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
**Escuela Nemesio R. Canales**, located in the Bo. Coabey (Carr. 144, Km 9, Hm 2) in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, serves as a vital educational institution within the mountainous central region of the island. Named in honor of Nemesio R. Canales—a prominent Puerto Rican writer, journalist, and essayist known for his sharp wit and advocacy for women's rights—the school carries a legacy of intellectual engagement and cultural appreciation that reflects the identity of the Jayuya community.
Situated in the high-altitude, lush landscape of Jayuya, the school plays a central role in the lives of local students, providing essential academic instruction while fostering a sense of community pride. By operating in the rural heart of the island, the school serves as a cornerstone for the Coabey sector, offering a space where students can develop their skills, preserve local traditions, and prepare for their future paths in a supportive, localized environment.
For more information, contact SU NEMESIO R. CANALES at (787) 828-2007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAYUYA, PR 00664
(787) 828-2007
SU NEMESIO R. CANALES is a public Title I school in JAYUYA, PR with about 292 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 292
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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 292 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SU NEMESIO R. CANALES is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.