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Río Grande Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Within Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico, families have 10 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 2,554 K-12 students. Puerto Rico Department of Education is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
2,554
NCES CCD
Median income
$28,943
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.9%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
5
1,195 students
Middle
2
569 students
High
3
790 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,554 students · 1 district in Río Grande Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Río Grande 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
7%
Hispanic
100%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
45%
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
31.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
15.6% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PEDRO FALU ORELLANORio GrandeHigh09-12613·
ANTERA ROSADO FUENTESRio GrandeElementaryPK-05444·
LIBERATA IRALDORio GrandeMiddle06-08319·
FELIX SANCHEZ CRUZRio GrandeElementaryPK-05268·
CARMEN FELICIANO CARRERARio GrandeMiddle06-08250·
RAFAEL DE JESUSRio GrandeElementaryPK-05208·
RAFAEL REXACH DUENORio GrandeElementaryKG-05150·
CASIANO CEPEDARio GrandeHigh06-12130·
EDMUNDO DEL VALLE CRUZRio GrandeElementaryKG-05125·
PREVOCACIONAL CASIANO CEPEDARio GrandeHigh09-1247·

Cities in Río Grande Municipio

Rio Grande10 schools

About Río Grande Municipio

In Puerto Rico, Río Grande Municipio is a small county of about 46,051 residents. 10 public schools across the county teaches about 2,554 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $28,943 and the poverty rate is around 31%. That income level is 16% higher than the Puerto Rico median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Río Grande Municipio comprises 5 elementary schools (1,195 students), 2 middle schools (569), and 3 high schools (790).

The largest single district in Río Grande Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 2,554 students.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Río Grande 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 K-12 schools serve Río Grande Municipio?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,554.
How many high schools are in Río Grande Municipio?
Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 790 students.
How many middle schools are in Río Grande Municipio?
Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 569 students.
How many elementary schools are in Río Grande Municipio?
Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,195 students.
What is the largest school district in Río Grande Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Río Grande Municipio, serving approximately 2,554 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Río Grande Municipio?
Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 46,051, with a median age of 45. About 15.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Río Grande Municipio?
Median household income in Río Grande Municipio is $28,943, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 31.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Río Grande Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.9% of students in Río Grande 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 Río Grande Municipio schools?
Across Río Grande Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Río Grande Municipio?
Río Grande Municipio residents are approximately 7% White, 100% Hispanic, 11% Black, 0% Asian, 45% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data