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Cataño Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Across Cataño Municipio, 5 public K-12 schools educate around 1,653 students, roughly 1 in 14 residents. The level mix runs 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,653
NCES CCD
Median income
$25,508
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.8%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
2
764 students
Middle
2
370 students
High
1
519 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,653 students · 1 district in Cataño Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cataño 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
12%
Hispanic
99%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
47%
Native American
0%
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
38.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
16.7% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FRANCISCO OLLERToa BajaHigh09-12519·
ISAAC DEL ROSARIOCatanoElementaryPK-05393·
RAFAEL CORDERO CATANOCatanoElementaryPK-05371·
ONOFRE CARBALLEIRACatanoMiddle06-08208·
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADOCatanoMiddle06-08162·

Cities in Cataño Municipio

Catano4 schoolsToa Baja1 school

About Cataño Municipio

Cataño Municipio is a sparse county of about 22,467 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,653 students across 5 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $25,508 and the poverty rate is around 39%.

On the school-mix side, Cataño Municipio is built around 2 elementary schools (764 students), 2 middle schools (370), and 1 high school (519).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,653 students across Cataño Municipio.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Cataño Municipio discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,653 students.
How many high schools are in Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 519 students.
How many middle schools are in Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 370 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 764 students.
What is the largest school district in Cataño Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Cataño Municipio, serving approximately 1,653 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio has roughly 22,467 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cataño Municipio?
Median household income in Cataño Municipio is $25,508, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 38.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Cataño Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.8% of students in Cataño Municipio public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Puerto Rico county average of 87.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cataño Municipio schools?
Across Cataño Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cataño Municipio?
Cataño Municipio residents are approximately 12% White, 99% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 47% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data