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Guayama Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Guayama Municipio's public schools, 11 in all, serve approximately 3,290 K-12 students inside Puerto Rico, with Puerto Rico Department of Education the largest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Guayama Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,290
-1,591 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-4 (-27%) 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
11
1 districts
Enrollment
3,290
NCES CCD
Median income
$20,402
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.1%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
7
1,557 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,733 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,290 students · 1 district in Guayama Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Guayama 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
35%
Hispanic
100%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
40%
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
46.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
16.7% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DRA. MARIA SOCORRO LACOTGuayamaHigh09-12927·
DR. RAFAEL LOPEZ LANDRONGuayamaHigh06-12309·
GENARO CAUTINOGuayamaHigh06-12302·
FRANCISCO GARCIA BOYRIEGuayamaElementaryKG-08301·
SIMON MADERAGuayamaElementaryKG-08281·
OSCAR HERNANDEZ GUEVARAGuayamaElementaryKG-05272·
WASHINGTON IGuayamaElementaryPK-05232·
ADELA BRENES TEXIDORGuayamaHigh06-12195·
RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEOGuayamaElementaryPK-06183·
JUAN ALEMANY SILVAGuayamaElementaryKG-08168·
VICENTE PALES ANESGuayamaElementaryKG-05120·

Cities in Guayama Municipio

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About Guayama Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Guayama Municipio is a sparse county of about 35,298 residents. 11 public schools across the county teaches about 3,290 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $20,402 and the federal-poverty share is near 47%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Puerto Rico median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Guayama Municipio comprises 7 elementary schools (1,557 students), and 4 high schools (1,733).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,290 students across Guayama Municipio.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Guayama Municipio has shrank 33% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,881 students to 3,290. Guayama Municipio now counts 11 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Guayama 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 public schools are in Guayama Municipio?
Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,290 students.
How many high schools are in Guayama Municipio?
Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,733 students.
How many elementary schools are in Guayama Municipio?
Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,557 students.
What is the largest school district in Guayama Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Guayama Municipio, serving approximately 3,290 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Guayama Municipio?
Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 35,298, with a median age of 42. About 16.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Guayama Municipio?
Median household income in Guayama Municipio is $20,402, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 46.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Guayama Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.1% of students in Guayama 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 Guayama Municipio schools?
Across Guayama Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Guayama Municipio?
Guayama Municipio residents are approximately 35% White, 100% Hispanic, 8% Black, 40% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Guayama Municipio is owner-occupied?
Guayama Municipio has about 18,983 housing units, of which roughly 68.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data