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Peñuelas Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Peñuelas Municipio is a Puerto Rico county whose public-school system spans 7 schools and approximately 1,784 students. Median household income runs about $22,697. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Peñuelas Municipio

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,784
-460 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
19,853
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,784
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$22,697
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.1%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
574 students
Middle
1
85 students
High
2
861 students
Combined / other
1
264 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,784 students · 1 district in Peñuelas Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Peñuelas 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
79%
Hispanic
100%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
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
49.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.0% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZAPenuelasHigh09-12613·
WEBSTERPenuelasElementaryKG-05274·
RAMON PEREZ PURCELLPenuelasCombinedKG-09264·
RAFAEL IRIZARRY RIVERAPenuelasHigh06-11248·
MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZAPenuelasElementaryPK-05190·
JORGE LUCAS VALDIVIESOPenuelasElementaryKG-08110·
INTERMEDIA TALLABOA ALTAPenuelasMiddle06-0885·

Cities in Peñuelas Municipio

Penuelas7 schools

About Peñuelas Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Peñuelas Municipio is a thinly populated county of about 19,853 residents. 7 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,784 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $22,697 a year and roughly 49% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% meaningfully below the Puerto Rico median.

In terms of grade levels, Peñuelas Municipio spans 3 elementary schools (574 students), 1 middle school (85), 2 high schools (861), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Peñuelas Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 1,784 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Peñuelas Municipio has declined 20% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,244 students to 1,784.

On allk12, the community for Peñuelas Municipio discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Peñuelas Municipio?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Peñuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,784.
How many high schools are in Peñuelas Municipio?
Peñuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 861 students.
How many middle schools are in Peñuelas Municipio?
Peñuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 85 students.
How many elementary schools are in Peñuelas Municipio?
Peñuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 574 students.
What is the largest school district in Peñuelas Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Peñuelas Municipio, serving approximately 1,784 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Peñuelas Municipio?
Peñuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 19,853, with a median age of 42. About 19.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Peñuelas Municipio?
Median household income in Peñuelas Municipio is $22,697, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 49.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Peñuelas Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.1% of students in Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas Municipio schools?
Across Peñuelas Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Peñuelas Municipio?
Peñuelas Municipio residents are approximately 79% White, 100% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data