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Santa Isabel Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Across 5 public schools, Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico serves roughly 1,282 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 16 residents. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Santa Isabel Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,282
-703 (-35%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
98%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,282
NCES CCD
Median income
$25,795
Above Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.9%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
3
730 students
Middle
1
210 students
High
1
342 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1,282 students · 1 district in Santa Isabel Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Santa Isabel 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
6%
Hispanic
99%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
85%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
98%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
39.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
17.8% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELVIRA M. COLONSanta IsabelHigh09-12342·
PEDRO MELENDEZ SANTIAGOSanta IsabelElementaryKG-08326·
MARTIN G. BRUMBAUGHSanta IsabelElementaryPK-05271·
MANUEL MARTIN MONSERRATESanta IsabelMiddle06-11210·
ANA VALLDEJULYSanta IsabelElementaryPK-05133·

Cities in Santa Isabel Municipio

Santa Isabel5 schools

About Santa Isabel Municipio

Santa Isabel Municipio is a low-population county of about 19,903 residents in Puerto Rico. Its public-school system hosts approximately 1,282 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $25,795 and the federal-poverty share is near 40%.

In terms of grade levels, Santa Isabel Municipio comprises 3 elementary schools (730 students), 1 middle school (210), and 1 high school (342).

The largest single district in Santa Isabel Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 1,282 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 35%: 1,985 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,282 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Santa Isabel Municipio lost 2 schools, going from 7 to 5.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Santa Isabel Municipio discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Santa Isabel Municipio?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 1,282.
How many high schools are in Santa Isabel Municipio?
Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 342 students.
How many middle schools are in Santa Isabel Municipio?
Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 210 students.
How many elementary schools are in Santa Isabel Municipio?
Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 730 students.
What is the largest school district in Santa Isabel Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Santa Isabel Municipio, serving approximately 1,282 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Santa Isabel Municipio?
Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 19,903, with a median age of 42. About 17.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Santa Isabel Municipio?
Median household income in Santa Isabel Municipio is $25,795, above the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 39.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Santa Isabel Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.9% of students in Santa Isabel 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 Santa Isabel Municipio schools?
Across Santa Isabel Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Santa Isabel Municipio?
Santa Isabel Municipio residents are approximately 6% White, 99% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 85% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data