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Coamo Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Across Coamo Municipio, 13 public K-12 schools educate around 3,528 students, roughly 1 in 10 residents. The level mix runs 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Coamo Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,528
-1,234 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
3,528
NCES CCD
Median income
$22,045
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.7%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
8
1,716 students
Middle
3
531 students
High
2
1,281 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,528 students · 1 district in Coamo Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Coamo 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
6%
Hispanic
100%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
86%
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
44.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
16.4% under 18

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JOSE FELIPE ZAYASCoamoHigh09-12734·
RAMON JOSE DAVILACoamoHigh09-12547·
SUSANA RIVERACoamoElementaryKG-05384·
PURIFICACION RODRIGUEZCoamoElementaryKG-05304·
FLORENCIO SANTIAGOCoamoMiddle06-08278·
ROMAN COLON CORREACoamoElementaryPK-08271·
JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZCoamoElementaryKG-08229·
HERMINIO W. SANTAELLACoamoMiddle06-08185·
JOSE M ESPADA ZAYASCoamoElementaryPK-05181·
EUGENIO NAZARIO SOTOCoamoElementaryKG-08162·
SABINO RIVERA BERRIOSCoamoElementaryPK-08110·
BENIGNA INES CARATINI ESPARRACoamoElementaryPK-0475·
BENJAMIN FRANKLINCoamoMiddle06-0868·

Cities in Coamo Municipio

Coamo13 schools

About Coamo Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Coamo Municipio is a low-population county of about 33,998 residents. 13 public schools across the county serves about 3,528 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $22,045 a year and the poverty rate is around 44%. That income level is 12% noticeably below the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Coamo Municipio is built around 8 elementary schools (1,716 students), 3 middle schools (531), and 2 high schools (1,281).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,528 students across Coamo Municipio.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,528 students, contracted 26% from the 4,762 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 15 to 13 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Coamo Municipio discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Coamo Municipio?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,528.
How many high schools are in Coamo Municipio?
Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,281 students.
How many middle schools are in Coamo Municipio?
Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 531 students.
How many elementary schools are in Coamo Municipio?
Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,716 students.
What is the largest school district in Coamo Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Coamo Municipio, serving approximately 3,528 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Coamo Municipio?
Coamo Municipio has roughly 33,998 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Coamo Municipio?
Median household income in Coamo Municipio is $22,045, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 44.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Coamo Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.7% of students in Coamo 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 Coamo Municipio schools?
Across Coamo Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Coamo Municipio?
Coamo Municipio residents are approximately 6% White, 100% Hispanic, 2% Black, 86% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data