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Isabela Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Isabela Municipio, Puerto Rico's 9 public schools span elementary through high school (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,185 students.

7-year change in Isabela Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,185
-1,438 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-4 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
3,185
NCES CCD
Median income
$23,266
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.4%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
6
1,679 students
Middle
1
284 students
High
2
1,222 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
3,185 students · 1 district in Isabela Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Isabela 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
47%
Hispanic
98%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
19%
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
39.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
15.4% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DR. HERIBERTO DOMENECHIsabelaHigh09-12762·
FRANCISCO MENDOZAIsabelaHigh09-12460·
JOSE C. ROSARIOIsabelaElementaryKG-08453·
JOSE A. VARGASIsabelaElementaryPK-08317·
ANTONIO GEIGEL PAREDESIsabelaElementaryKG-05304·
IRMA DELIZ DE MUNOZIsabelaMiddle06-08284·
EPIFANIO ESTRADA ISABELAIsabelaElementaryPK-05207·
CEFERINA CORDEROIsabelaElementaryPK-05201·
MATEO HERNANDEZIsabelaElementaryKG-05197·

Cities in Isabela Municipio

Isabela9 schools

About Isabela Municipio

Isabela Municipio is a sparse county of about 42,890 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system hosts approximately 3,185 students across 9 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $23,266 and roughly 39% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% below the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Isabela Municipio consists of 6 elementary schools (1,679 students), 1 middle school (284), and 2 high schools (1,222).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,185 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,185 students, contracted 31% from the 4,623 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Isabela Municipio shed 4 schools, going from 13 to 9.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Isabela Municipio discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio, Puerto Rico has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,185 students.
How many high schools are in Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,222 students.
How many middle schools are in Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 284 students.
How many elementary schools are in Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio, Puerto Rico has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,679 students.
What is the largest school district in Isabela Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Isabela Municipio, serving approximately 3,185 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio has roughly 42,890 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Isabela Municipio?
Median household income in Isabela Municipio is $23,266, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 39.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Isabela Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.4% of students in Isabela 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 Isabela Municipio schools?
Across Isabela Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Isabela Municipio?
Isabela Municipio residents are approximately 47% White, 98% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 19% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data