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Las Piedras Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Parents in Las Piedras Municipio researching K-12 options have 7 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 2,239 (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Las Piedras Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,239
-933 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-2 (-22%) 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
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,239
NCES CCD
Median income
$25,232
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.7%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
742 students
Middle
2
467 students
High
2
1,030 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,239 students · 1 district in Las Piedras Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Las Piedras 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
4%
Hispanic
100%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
36.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
16.5% under 18

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
RAMON POWER Y GIRALT LAS PIEDRASLas PiedrasHigh09-12718·
CARMEN BENITEZLas PiedrasElementaryPK-05358·
FLORENCIA GARCIALas PiedrasHigh09-12312·
LEONCIO MELENDEZLas PiedrasMiddle06-08289·
JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRASLas PiedrasElementaryPK-06237·
SANTIAGO TORRESLas PiedrasMiddle06-08178·
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA LAS PIEDRASLas PiedrasElementaryKG-05147·

Cities in Las Piedras Municipio

Las Piedras7 schools

About Las Piedras Municipio

Across the rural-scale Puerto Rico county of Las Piedras Municipio of about 34,951 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,239 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $25,232 and roughly 36% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Las Piedras Municipio is made up of 3 elementary schools (742 students), 2 middle schools (467), and 2 high schools (1,030).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,239 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,239 students, fell 29% from the 3,172 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Las Piedras Municipio lost 2 schools, going from 9 to 7.

On this page, the community for Las Piedras Municipio discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Las Piedras Municipio?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,239.
How many high schools are in Las Piedras Municipio?
Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,030 students.
How many middle schools are in Las Piedras Municipio?
Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 467 students.
How many elementary schools are in Las Piedras Municipio?
Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 742 students.
What is the largest school district in Las Piedras Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Las Piedras Municipio, serving approximately 2,239 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Las Piedras Municipio?
Las Piedras Municipio has roughly 34,951 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Las Piedras Municipio?
Median household income in Las Piedras Municipio is $25,232, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 36.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Las Piedras Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.7% of students in Las Piedras 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 Las Piedras Municipio schools?
Across Las Piedras Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Las Piedras Municipio?
Las Piedras Municipio residents are approximately 4% White, 100% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data