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INDIERA FRIA

CARR 366 KM 3 BO INDIERA FRIA, MARICAO, PR 00606 · (787) 838-2150 · Maricao Municipio
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL65 STUDENTS
Enrollment
65
Elementary
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 232
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 9.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
49 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 86%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
6
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
15
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
7
Grade 4
5
Grade 5
8
Grade 6
13
Student demographics
Hispanic
65100%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 99%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3757%
Female
2843%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
65
-18 (-22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
was 7.5:1
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About INDIERA FRIA

Set in MARICAO, Puerto Rico, INDIERA FRIA is a minimally staffed elementary-level community, operated by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. It serves 65 students across grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Puerto Rico's public schools average about 232 students each, so INDIERA FRIA sits 72% leaner than that benchmark.

INDIERA FRIA is one of 856 schools operated by PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, a district that instructs 236,079 students overall.

Looking at the student body, INDIERA FRIA reports that nearly all students (100%) are Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Maricao Municipio as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, INDIERA FRIA logs 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 9.2:1, putting INDIERA FRIA tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 75% of students at INDIERA FRIA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Maricao Municipio (around 88%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Maricao Municipio put median household earnings sit near $21,302 and census figures put the poverty rate at about 50%. Across Maricao Municipio's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 541 students), INDIERA FRIA is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY, around 3.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around INDIERA FRIA.

INDIERA FRIA operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at INDIERA FRIA has decreased 22%, going from 83 students in 2018 to 65 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 7.5:1 in 2018 to 5.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for INDIERA FRIA typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Maricao Municipio at a glance

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Population
4,988
Census ACS
Median income
$21,302
Household, ACS
Poverty rate
50%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
541 students

Quick facts

School name
INDIERA FRIA
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Address
CARR 366 KM 3 BO INDIERA FRIA, MARICAO, PR 00606
Phone
(787) 838-2150
County
Maricao Municipio
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
65
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
5.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
49 (75%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
720003000647
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About INDIERA FRIA
How large is INDIERA FRIA?
INDIERA FRIA enrolls approximately 65 students in grades PK-06.
Is INDIERA FRIA an elementary, middle, or high school?
INDIERA FRIA is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does INDIERA FRIA have?
INDIERA FRIA employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.0:1.
What is the student diversity at INDIERA FRIA?
Student demographics at INDIERA FRIA are roughly 100% Hispanic.
What district is INDIERA FRIA in?
INDIERA FRIA is part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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