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Ciales Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Across Ciales Municipio, 7 public K-12 schools educate around 1,633 students, roughly 1 in 10 residents. The level mix runs 6 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Ciales Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,633
-778 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-2 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
99%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,633
NCES CCD
Median income
$22,586
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.3%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
6
1,207 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
426 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,633 students · 1 district in Ciales Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ciales 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
18%
Hispanic
100%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
65%
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
50.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
16.7% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER CIALESCialesHigh09-12426·
ARIANYS NICOLE ROSA LUQUISCialesElementaryPK-08425·
FRANCISCO SERRANOCialesElementaryPK-08261·
CONCEPCION PEREZ HERNANDEZCialesElementaryPK-06167·
JAIME COIRA ORTIZCialesElementaryPK-08161·
TORIBIO RIVERACialesElementaryKG-08135·
HATO VIEJO CUMBRECialesElementaryKG-0558·

Cities in Ciales Municipio

Ciales7 schools

About Ciales Municipio

Ciales Municipio is a low-population county of about 16,805 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,633 students across 7 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $22,586 and roughly 51% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Ciales Municipio covers 6 elementary schools (1,207 students), and 1 high school (426).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,633 students across Ciales Municipio.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Ciales Municipio has decreased 32% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,411 students to 1,633. Over that span, Ciales Municipio lost 2 schools, going from 9 to 7.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ciales Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Ciales Municipio?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,633.
How many high schools are in Ciales Municipio?
Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 426 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ciales Municipio?
Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,207 students.
What is the largest school district in Ciales Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Ciales Municipio, serving approximately 1,633 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Ciales Municipio?
Ciales Municipio has roughly 16,805 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ciales Municipio?
Median household income in Ciales Municipio is $22,586, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 50.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Ciales Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.3% of students in Ciales 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 Ciales Municipio schools?
Across Ciales Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Ciales Municipio?
Ciales Municipio residents are approximately 18% White, 100% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 65% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Ciales Municipio is owner-occupied?
Ciales Municipio has about 7,454 housing units, of which roughly 72.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data