CRUZ MARIA GOMEZ DE MALAVE

CARR.109 KM.5 HM.0 BO ESPINO
ANASCO, PR 00610

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on official educational data from the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary of the school:

**Escuela Espino** (often referred to as Escuela Elemental Espino) is a public school located in the rural Espino barrio of Añasco, Puerto Rico. As an elementary-level institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area. The school is situated along Carretera 109, a primary artery that connects the mountainous regions of Añasco to the urban center, making it a central hub for the families residing in that specific sector.

The school operates within the Añasco school district, focusing on the core academic requirements mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Like many schools in rural Añasco, it functions as a pillar of the community, fostering a close-knit environment where students receive instruction tailored to the needs of the local population. It plays a vital role in providing accessible education to children in the Espino district, supporting their academic development as they transition from early childhood education toward secondary schooling.

206

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRUZ MARIA GOMEZ DE MALAVE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	206

Hispanic
206 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)826-3380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CRUZ MARIA GOMEZ DE MALAVE
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CRUZ MARIA GOMEZ DE MALAVE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	51.9%
Male	99	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)