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Lajas Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Across 7 public schools, Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico serves roughly 1,908 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 12 residents. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Lajas Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,908
-820 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,908
NCES CCD
Median income
$19,695
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.5%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
589 students
Middle
1
281 students
High
2
695 students
Combined / other
1
343 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,908 students · 1 district in Lajas Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lajas 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
57%
Hispanic
99%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
99%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
50.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
16.5%
civilian labor
Median age
49
15.0% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LEONIDES MORALES RODRIGUEZLajasHigh09-12617·
ELEMENTAL URBANA DE LAJASLajasElementaryPK-06345·
JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTALajasCombinedKG-09343·
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA LAJASLajasMiddle06-10281·
RAMON OLIVARESLajasElementaryPK-05148·
ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRONLajasElementaryKG-0596·
ALEJANDRO TAPIA Y RIVERA LAJASLajasHigh07-1278·

Cities in Lajas Municipio

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About Lajas Municipio

Across the small Puerto Rico county of Lajas Municipio of about 23,035 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,908 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $19,695 a year and roughly 51% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% below the Puerto Rico median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lajas Municipio covers 3 elementary schools (589 students), 1 middle school (281), 2 high schools (695), and 1 combined or other schools.

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,908 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 30%: 2,728 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,908 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lajas Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,908 students.
How many high schools are in Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 695 students.
How many middle schools are in Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 281 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 589 students.
What is the largest school district in Lajas Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Lajas Municipio, serving approximately 1,908 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 23,035, with a median age of 49. About 15.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lajas Municipio?
Median household income in Lajas Municipio is $19,695, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 50.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Lajas Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.5% of students in Lajas 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 Lajas Municipio schools?
Across Lajas Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio residents are approximately 57% White, 99% Hispanic, 3% Black, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data