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Utuado Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Parents in Utuado Municipio researching K-12 options have 12 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 2,495 (8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Utuado Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,495
-1,581 (-39%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-3 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
2,495
NCES CCD
Median income
$20,800
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.7%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
8
1,320 students
Middle
1
176 students
High
3
999 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2,495 students · 1 district in Utuado Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Utuado 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
98%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
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
46.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
21.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
16.3% under 18

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
VOCACIONAL ANTONIO REYES PADILLAUtuadoHigh09-12505·
LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA UTUADOUtuadoHigh09-12362·
INOCENCIO MONTEROUtuadoElementaryPK-08260·
BERNARDO GONZALEZ COLONUtuadoElementaryKG-08230·
JUDITH A. VIVASUtuadoElementaryKG-05218·
FRANCISCO RAMOS SANCHEZUtuadoMiddle06-08176·
FRANCISCO JORDANUtuadoElementaryKG-08162·
MARIA LIBERTAD GOMEZUtuadoElementaryPK-05154·
JOSE VIZCARRONDOUtuadoHigh06-12132·
ANTONIO TULLA TORRESUtuadoElementaryKG-08120·
DR. EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERAUtuadoElementaryPK-05119·
MARTA LAFONTAINEUtuadoElementaryPK-0857·

Cities in Utuado Municipio

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About Utuado Municipio

Utuado Municipio is a thinly populated Puerto Rico county of about 27,621 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 2,495 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $20,800 and the poverty rate is around 46%. That income level is 17% below the Puerto Rico median.

In terms of grade levels, Utuado Municipio is made up of 8 elementary schools (1,320 students), 1 middle school (176), and 3 high schools (999).

The largest single district in Utuado Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 2,495 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 39%: 4,076 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,495 in SY 2024-25. Utuado Municipio now counts 12 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Utuado Municipio discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Utuado Municipio?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a combined enrollment of about 2,495.
How many high schools are in Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 999 students.
How many middle schools are in Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 176 students.
How many elementary schools are in Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,320 students.
What is the largest school district in Utuado Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Utuado Municipio, serving approximately 2,495 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 27,621, with a median age of 47. About 16.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Utuado Municipio?
Median household income in Utuado Municipio is $20,800, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 46.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Utuado Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.7% of students in Utuado 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 Utuado Municipio schools?
Across Utuado Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio residents are approximately 57% White, 98% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data