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Corozal Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico reports 9 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 34,444, with a mix of 6 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Corozal Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,053
-1,465 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-2 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
3,053
NCES CCD
Median income
$23,797
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.2%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
6
1,625 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
955 students
Combined / other
1
473 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,053 students · 1 district in Corozal Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Corozal 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
20%
Hispanic
100%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
51%
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
45.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.0% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EMILIO R. DELGADOCorozalHigh09-12610·
DR. JOSE PADIN COROZALCorozalCombinedKG-12473·
PABLO DAVID BURGOS MARREROCorozalHigh09-12345·
MANUEL BOU GALICorozalElementaryKG-08342·
FIDEL LOPEZ COLONCorozalElementaryKG-05337·
NICOLAS RODRIGUEZCorozalElementaryPK-08284·
JULIAN MARREROCorozalElementaryPK-08258·
DEMETRIO RIVERACorozalElementaryKG-08229·
GENARO BOUCorozalElementaryKG-05175·

Cities in Corozal Municipio

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About Corozal Municipio

Corozal Municipio is a thinly populated county of about 34,444 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,053 students across 9 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $23,797 and the federal-poverty share is near 45%. That income level is 5% below the Puerto Rico median.

In terms of grade levels, Corozal Municipio is built around 6 elementary schools (1,625 students), 2 high schools (955), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Corozal Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 3,053 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,053 students, decreased 32% from the 4,518 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Corozal Municipio lost 2 schools, going from 11 to 9.

On this page, the community for Corozal 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 Corozal Municipio?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 3,053.
How many high schools are in Corozal Municipio?
Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 955 students.
How many elementary schools are in Corozal Municipio?
Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,625 students.
What is the largest school district in Corozal Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Corozal Municipio, serving approximately 3,053 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Corozal Municipio?
Corozal Municipio has roughly 34,444 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Corozal Municipio?
Median household income in Corozal Municipio is $23,797, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 45.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Corozal Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.2% of students in Corozal 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 Corozal Municipio schools?
Across Corozal Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Corozal Municipio?
Corozal Municipio residents are approximately 20% White, 100% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 51% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Corozal Municipio is owner-occupied?
Corozal Municipio has about 13,966 housing units, of which roughly 75.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data