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Lares Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Lares Municipio reports 9 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 27,855, with an average school size of 304 students. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Lares Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,739
-1,040 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) 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
2,739
NCES CCD
Median income
$18,917
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.7%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
5
1,252 students
Middle
1
405 students
High
3
1,082 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,739 students · 1 district in Lares Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lares 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
69%
Hispanic
100%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
18%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
53.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
15.9% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DOMINGO APONTE COLLAZOLaresHigh09-12732·
RAMON DE JESUS SIERRALaresMiddle06-08405·
HECTOR HERNANDEZ ARANALaresElementaryKG-05347·
ANGELICA DELGADOLaresElementaryPK-08336·
DANIEL VELEZ SOTOLaresElementaryPK-05254·
PROFESOR RAFAEL ALICEA VAZQUEZLaresHigh06-12179·
JULIO LEBRON SOTOLaresElementaryPK-06172·
GABRIELA MISTRAL LARESLaresHigh07-12171·
GEORGE WASHINGTONLaresElementaryKG-05143·

Cities in Lares Municipio

Lares9 schools

About Lares Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Lares Municipio is a small county of about 27,855 residents. 9 public schools across the county hosts about 2,739 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $18,917 a year and the poverty rate is around 54%. That income level is 24% below the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Lares Municipio consists of 5 elementary schools (1,252 students), 1 middle school (405), and 3 high schools (1,082).

The largest single district in Lares Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 2,739 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 28%: 3,779 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,739 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lares Municipio discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lares Municipio?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,739.
How many high schools are in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,082 students.
How many middle schools are in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 405 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,252 students.
What is the largest school district in Lares Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Lares Municipio, serving approximately 2,739 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio has roughly 27,855 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lares Municipio?
Median household income in Lares Municipio is $18,917, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 53.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Lares Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.7% of students in Lares 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 Lares Municipio schools?
Across Lares Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio residents are approximately 69% White, 100% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 18% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data