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Barceloneta Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Barceloneta Municipio in Puerto Rico is home to 5 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 1,636 students between them, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Puerto Rico Department of Education is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Barceloneta Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,636
-1,147 (-41%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,636
NCES CCD
Median income
$24,508
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.5%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
807 students
Middle
1
324 students
High
1
505 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,636 students · 1 district in Barceloneta Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Barceloneta 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
8%
Hispanic
99%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
66%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
41.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
16.5% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZBarcelonetaHigh09-12505·
HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZBarcelonetaMiddle06-09324·
VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTERBarcelonetaElementaryKG-08285·
IMBERYBarcelonetaElementaryKG-05273·
ELI RAMOS ROSARIOBarcelonetaElementaryPK-06249·

Cities in Barceloneta Municipio

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About Barceloneta Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Barceloneta Municipio is a rural-scale county of about 22,494 residents. 5 public schools across the county educates about 1,636 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $24,508 and the poverty rate is around 41%.

For a sense of the school types, Barceloneta Municipio covers 3 elementary schools (807 students), 1 middle school (324), and 1 high school (505).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,636 students across Barceloneta Municipio.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Barceloneta Municipio has declined 41% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,783 students to 1,636. Barceloneta Municipio now counts 5 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Barceloneta Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Barceloneta Municipio?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,636.
How many high schools are in Barceloneta Municipio?
Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 505 students.
How many middle schools are in Barceloneta Municipio?
Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 324 students.
How many elementary schools are in Barceloneta Municipio?
Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 807 students.
What is the largest school district in Barceloneta Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Barceloneta Municipio, serving approximately 1,636 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Barceloneta Municipio?
Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 22,494, with a median age of 43. About 16.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Barceloneta Municipio?
Median household income in Barceloneta Municipio is $24,508, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 41.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Barceloneta Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.5% of students in Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta Municipio schools?
Across Barceloneta Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Barceloneta Municipio?
Barceloneta Municipio residents are approximately 8% White, 99% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 66% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data