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Sabana Grande Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Sabana Grande Municipio's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,707, the largest district being Puerto Rico Department of Education. That works out to 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Sabana Grande Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,707
-975 (-36%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-5 (-56%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,707
NCES CCD
Median income
$22,065
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.5%
Below Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
1,055 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
652 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,707 students · 1 district in Sabana Grande Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sabana 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
57%
Hispanic
100%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
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
42.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
16.5% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LUIS NEGRON LOPEZSabana GrandeHigh09-12652·
BLANCA MALARETSabana GrandeElementaryKG-08439·
DAVID ANTONGIORGI CORDOVASabana GrandeElementaryKG-08317·
JOSE R. GAZTAMBIDESabana GrandeElementaryPK-05299·

Cities in Sabana Grande Municipio

Sabana Grande4 schools

About Sabana Grande Municipio

Sabana Grande Municipio is a sparse county of about 22,407 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,707 students across 4 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $22,065 and the federal-poverty share is near 43%. That income level is 12% below the Puerto Rico median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Sabana Grande Municipio comprises 3 elementary schools (1,055 students), and 1 high school (652).

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,707 students across Sabana Grande Municipio.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,707 students, decreased 36% from the 2,682 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Sabana Grande Municipio lost 5 schools, going from 9 to 4.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sabana Grande Municipio discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,707 students.
How many high schools are in Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 652 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,055 students.
What is the largest school district in Sabana Grande Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Sabana Grande Municipio, serving approximately 1,707 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio has roughly 22,407 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sabana Grande Municipio?
Median household income in Sabana Grande Municipio is $22,065, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 42.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Sabana Grande Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.5% of students in Sabana 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 Sabana Grande Municipio schools?
Across Sabana Grande Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio residents are approximately 57% White, 100% Hispanic, 1% Black, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sabana Grande Municipio is owner-occupied?
Sabana Grande Municipio has about 11,400 housing units, of which roughly 76.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data