BENIGNA INES CARATINI ESPARRA

75 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

The school identified as **Benigna Inés Caratini Esparra**, located in the Palmarejo sector of Coamo, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Situated along PR-702, the school functions as a key center for academic development in the rural-suburban landscape of Coamo. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it is dedicated to providing fundamental primary or secondary education to the children of the Palmarejo area, focusing on core curriculum standards and local cultural integration.

As a community-based school, it plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Palmarejo neighborhood. It serves as a centralized hub for students in the region, emphasizing the importance of education in a geographic area known for its scenic landscape and historical significance within the municipality of Coamo. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip its students with the necessary skills and academic foundation to advance through the island's educational system.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENIGNA INES CARATINI ESPARRA
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	75

Hispanic
75 (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:	(939)271-1246
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 27

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENIGNA INES CARATINI ESPARRA
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	13
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	6
Grade 4	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENIGNA INES CARATINI ESPARRA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	47	62.7%
Male	28	37.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)