JUAN B. SOTO

CARR 411 KM.5 HM.7 BO. ATALAYA
AGUADA, PR 00602

223 Students

Other Pre-K - 9th

School Overview

Based on the location data provided, here is a summary of the school:

**Juan B. Soto School** is a public educational institution located in the Atalaya neighborhood of Aguada, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr. 411, the school serves the local community in a rural, mountainous setting. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s system, it plays a vital role in providing foundational instruction to the children of the Atalaya sector, often acting as a key social hub for residents in this area of Aguada.

The school is characterized by its geographic placement in the western region of the island, an area known for its lush, hilly terrain. Like many schools in rural Puerto Rico, Juan B. Soto is integrated into the daily life of the community, supporting the academic and social development of students within the Aguada municipality. It remains a focal point for local families who rely on the institution to provide consistent educational services close to home.

223

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUAN B. SOTO
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	223

Hispanic
223 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)868-4470
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 9th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 26