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Fajardo Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Fajardo Municipio reports 10 public K-12 schools and roughly 2,551 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Fajardo Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,551
-1,109 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-1 (-9%) 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
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,551
NCES CCD
Median income
$25,563
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.5%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
6
1,124 students
Middle
2
493 students
High
2
934 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,551 students · 1 district in Fajardo Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fajardo 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
11%
Hispanic
99%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
49%
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
39.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
16.7% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ANA DELIA FLORES SANTANAFajardoHigh09-12664·
JOSEFINA FERREROFajardoMiddle06-08316·
BERTA ZALDUONDOFajardoElementaryPK-05302·
DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADAFajardoHigh09-12270·
INES ENCARNACIONFajardoElementaryPK-05197·
RAMON QUINONES PACHECOFajardoElementaryKG-05191·
ANTONIO VALERO BERNABEFajardoMiddle06-08177·
GABINO SOTOFajardoElementaryKG-05151·
ROSA PASCUAL PARISFajardoElementaryPK-05150·
MARIA I. DONESFajardoElementaryPK-05133·

Cities in Fajardo Municipio

Fajardo10 schools

About Fajardo Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Fajardo Municipio is a sparse county of about 31,489 residents. 10 public schools across the county educates about 2,551 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $25,563 and the poverty rate is around 40%.

In terms of grade levels, Fajardo Municipio spans 6 elementary schools (1,124 students), 2 middle schools (493), and 2 high schools (934).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,551 students across Fajardo Municipio.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 30%: 3,660 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,551 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Fajardo Municipio lost 1 school, going from 11 to 10.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fajardo Municipio discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Fajardo Municipio?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,551.
How many high schools are in Fajardo Municipio?
Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 934 students.
How many middle schools are in Fajardo Municipio?
Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 493 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fajardo Municipio?
Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,124 students.
What is the largest school district in Fajardo Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Fajardo Municipio, serving approximately 2,551 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Fajardo Municipio?
Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 31,489, with a median age of 45. About 16.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fajardo Municipio?
Median household income in Fajardo Municipio is $25,563, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 39.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Fajardo Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.5% of students in Fajardo 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 Fajardo Municipio schools?
Across Fajardo Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fajardo Municipio?
Fajardo Municipio residents are approximately 11% White, 99% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 49% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data