RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA
377 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
**SU Ramón Alejandro Ayala**, located in the Palomas neighborhood of Comerío, Puerto Rico, is a public school operating under the Puerto Rico Department of Education. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically follows a model designed to serve rural communities by providing a comprehensive education that often bridges the gap between elementary and middle school levels. The school is situated along Highway 779 in a mountainous region, serving as a vital educational and social hub for the local families of the Palomas sector.
The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic context of Comerío, a town known for its rugged terrain and tobacco-growing history. Like many schools in the rural interior of the island, SU Ramón Alejandro Ayala plays a significant role in providing consistent academic instruction and essential support services to students in an area where access to resources can be physically challenging due to the mountainous landscape. It remains a focal point for community development, focusing on the academic achievement and personal growth of its student body within the framework of the public school system in Puerto Rico.
The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic context of Comerío, a town known for its rugged terrain and tobacco-growing history. Like many schools in the rural interior of the island, SU Ramón Alejandro Ayala plays a significant role in providing consistent academic instruction and essential support services to students in an area where access to resources can be physically challenging due to the mountainous landscape. It remains a focal point for community development, focusing on the academic achievement and personal growth of its student body within the framework of the public school system in Puerto Rico.
377
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 376 |
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Hispanic376 (99.7%)
-
White1 (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)875-2929 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 377 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 277 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 51 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
36
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
52
Grade 6
39
Grade 7
42
Grade 8
33
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Grade 1 | 45 |
| Grade 2 | 38 |
| Grade 3 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 52 |
| Grade 6 | 39 |
| Grade 7 | 42 |
| Grade 8 | 33 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 178 | 47.2% |
| Male | 199 | 52.8% |
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