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Aguas Buenas Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Aguas Buenas Municipio's 6 public schools is roughly 1,884 students, an average of about 314 per campus. Puerto Rico Department of Education runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Aguas Buenas Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,884
-1,113 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,884
NCES CCD
Median income
$23,072
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.2%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
4
873 students
Middle
1
169 students
High
1
842 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,884 students · 1 district in Aguas Buenas Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Aguas Buenas Municipio residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
31%
Hispanic
100%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
24%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
46.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
15.9% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SUPERIOR URBANA JOSE FELIX RODRIGUEZAguas BuenasHigh09-12842·
CARMEN D ORTIZ ORTIZAguas BuenasElementaryKG-08427·
BAYAMONCITOAguas BuenasElementaryPK-08204·
DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS AGUAS BUENASAguas BuenasMiddle06-08169·
LUIS MUNOZ MARIN AGUAS BUENASAguas BuenasElementaryPK-05153·
ALFONSO LOPEZ O'NEILLAguas BuenasElementaryKG-0589·

Cities in Aguas Buenas Municipio

Aguas Buenas6 schools

About Aguas Buenas Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Aguas Buenas Municipio is a small county of about 23,614 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 1,884 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $23,072 and the poverty rate is around 46%. That income level is 8% lower than the Puerto Rico median.

In terms of grade levels, Aguas Buenas Municipio covers 4 elementary schools (873 students), 1 middle school (169), and 1 high school (842).

The largest single district in Aguas Buenas Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 1,884 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 37%: 2,997 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,884 in SY 2024-25. Aguas Buenas Municipio now counts 6 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Aguas Buenas Municipio discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Aguas Buenas Municipio?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,884.
How many high schools are in Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 842 students.
How many middle schools are in Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 169 students.
How many elementary schools are in Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 873 students.
What is the largest school district in Aguas Buenas Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Aguas Buenas Municipio, serving approximately 1,884 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 23,614, with a median age of 45. About 15.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Median household income in Aguas Buenas Municipio is $23,072, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 46.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Aguas Buenas Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.2% of students in Aguas Buenas Municipio public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Puerto Rico county average of 87.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aguas Buenas Municipio schools?
Across Aguas Buenas Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Aguas Buenas Municipio?
Aguas Buenas Municipio residents are approximately 31% White, 100% Hispanic, 8% Black, 24% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data