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Las Marías Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Las Marías Municipio's 5 public schools is roughly 977 students, an average of about 195 per school. Puerto Rico Department of Education runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Las Marías Municipio

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
977
-195 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,744
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
977
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$16,314
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.6%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
4
654 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
323 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
977 students · 1 district in Las Marías Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Las Marías 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
66%
Hispanic
100%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
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
57.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
17.8% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS LAS MARIASLas MariasElementaryPK-08383·
EVA Y PATRIA CUSTODIOLas MariasHigh09-12323·
LAURO GONZALEZ HIJOLas MariasElementaryKG-08156·
DR. SILVERIO MEDINA GAUDLas MariasElementaryKG-0558·
BRYANLas MariasElementaryKG-0657·

Cities in Las Marías Municipio

Las Marias5 schools

About Las Marías Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Las Marías Municipio is a small county of about 8,744 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 977 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $16,314 and the poverty rate is around 57%. That income level is 35% noticeably below the Puerto Rico median.

For a sense of the school types, Las Marías Municipio is made up of 4 elementary schools (654 students), and 1 high school (323).

The largest single district in Las Marías Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 977 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 17%: 1,172 students in SY 2020-21 versus 977 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Las Marías Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Las Marías Municipio?
Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 977 students.
How many high schools are in Las Marías Municipio?
Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 323 students.
How many elementary schools are in Las Marías Municipio?
Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 654 students.
What is the largest school district in Las Marías Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Las Marías Municipio, serving approximately 977 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Las Marías Municipio?
Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 8,744, with a median age of 45. About 17.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Las Marías Municipio?
Median household income in Las Marías Municipio is $16,314, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 57.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Las Marías Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.6% of students in Las Marías 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 Las Marías Municipio schools?
Across Las Marías Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Las Marías Municipio?
Las Marías Municipio residents are approximately 66% White, 100% Hispanic, 3% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Las Marías Municipio is owner-occupied?
Las Marías Municipio has about 4,109 housing units, of which roughly 73.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data