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Cayey Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Cayey Municipio hosts 13 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 3,598 Puerto Rico students across 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Cayey Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,598
-1,691 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-5 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
99%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
3,598
NCES CCD
Median income
$30,129
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.6%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
7
1,648 students
Middle
2
535 students
High
4
1,415 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,598 students · 1 district in Cayey Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cayey 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
32%
Hispanic
100%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
24%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
99%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
15.4% under 18

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BENJAMIN HARRISONCayeyHigh09-12695·
MIGUEL MELENDEZ MUNOZ CAYEYCayeyHigh09-12362·
DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCESCayeyMiddle06-08344·
VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZACayeyElementaryKG-05298·
BENIGNO CARRIONCayeyElementaryKG-05289·
GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAYEYCayeyElementaryKG-08267·
MIGUEL ANGEL JULIA COLLAZO - BELLAS ARTESCayeyHigh06-12243·
ELEMENTAL SALVADOR BRAUCayeyElementaryKG-05225·
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEYCayeyElementaryKG-08221·
EMERITA LEONCayeyElementaryPK-06194·
BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIACayeyMiddle06-08191·
ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEONCayeyElementaryPK-05154·
CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO VOCACIONALCayeyHigh09-12115·

Cities in Cayey Municipio

Cayey13 schools

About Cayey Municipio

Cayey Municipio is a sparse county of about 40,917 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system hosts approximately 3,598 students across 13 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $30,129 a year and the poverty rate is around 33%. That income level is 21% higher than the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Cayey Municipio consists of 7 elementary schools (1,648 students), 2 middle schools (535), and 4 high schools (1,415).

The largest single district in Cayey Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 3,598 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,598 students, decreased 32% from the 5,289 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 18 to 13 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cayey Municipio discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cayey Municipio?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,598.
How many high schools are in Cayey Municipio?
Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,415 students.
How many middle schools are in Cayey Municipio?
Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 535 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cayey Municipio?
Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,648 students.
What is the largest school district in Cayey Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Cayey Municipio, serving approximately 3,598 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Cayey Municipio?
Cayey Municipio has roughly 40,917 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cayey Municipio?
Median household income in Cayey Municipio is $30,129, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 32.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Cayey Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.6% of students in Cayey 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 Cayey Municipio schools?
Across Cayey Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cayey Municipio?
Cayey Municipio residents are approximately 32% White, 100% Hispanic, 9% Black, 24% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data