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Orocovis Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Orocovis Municipio runs 10 public K-12 schools inside Puerto Rico, with the county population around 21,309. The mix is 8 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Orocovis Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,292
-758 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-3 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,292
NCES CCD
Median income
$20,302
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.8%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
8
1,610 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
682 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,292 students · 1 district in Orocovis Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Orocovis 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
21%
Hispanic
99%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
55%
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
47.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.1% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JOSE ROJAS CORTESOrocovisHigh09-12417·
NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZOrocovisElementaryPK-08366·
ALBERTO MELENDEZOrocovisHigh09-12265·
SANAMUERTOSOrocovisElementaryKG-08220·
VISITACION PAGANOrocovisElementaryKG-05204·
BOTIJAS IOrocovisElementaryKG-08190·
ANGEL RAFAEL DIAZ COLONOrocovisElementaryPK-08189·
ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZOrocovisElementaryKG-08185·
BONIFACIO ALVARADOOrocovisElementaryKG-08141·
MATRULLASOrocovisElementaryKG-08115·

Cities in Orocovis Municipio

Orocovis10 schools

About Orocovis Municipio

Orocovis Municipio is a thinly populated county of about 21,309 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,292 students across 10 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $20,302 and roughly 48% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% below the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Orocovis Municipio comprises 8 elementary schools (1,610 students), and 2 high schools (682).

The largest single district in Orocovis Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 2,292 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Orocovis Municipio has fell 25% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,050 students to 2,292. The school count fell from 13 to 10 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Orocovis 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 K-12 schools serve Orocovis Municipio?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,292.
How many high schools are in Orocovis Municipio?
Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 682 students.
How many elementary schools are in Orocovis Municipio?
Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,610 students.
What is the largest school district in Orocovis Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Orocovis Municipio, serving approximately 2,292 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Orocovis Municipio?
Orocovis Municipio has roughly 21,309 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Orocovis Municipio?
Median household income in Orocovis Municipio is $20,302, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 47.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Orocovis Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.8% of students in Orocovis 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 Orocovis Municipio schools?
Across Orocovis Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Orocovis Municipio?
Orocovis Municipio residents are approximately 21% White, 99% Hispanic, 7% Black, 55% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Orocovis Municipio is owner-occupied?
Orocovis Municipio has about 9,214 housing units, of which roughly 70.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data