RALPH W. EMERSON

CARR 2 KM 92.5 HM 3 BO MEMBRILLO
CAMUY, PR 00627

(787)898-2037

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Ralph W. Emerson school is a public educational institution located in the Membrillo ward of Camuy, Puerto Rico. Situated along the PR-119 highway (Carretera 119), the school serves the local community in a rural-suburban setting. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s regional network, it functions as a foundational center for primary or intermediate education, playing a vital role in the academic development of students within the Camuy municipality.

The school is characterized by its geographic position in the northern region of the island, an area known for its proximity to both the coastline and the karst topography typical of the Camuy region. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico public system, Ralph W. Emerson focuses on delivering the standard curriculum while fostering community engagement. It remains a key point of reference for families in the Membrillo sector, providing essential educational services to the youth of this specific geographic area.

370

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH W. EMERSON
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	365
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
365 (98.6%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)898-2037
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RALPH W. EMERSON
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RALPH W. EMERSON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	48.1%
Male	192	51.9%

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