JULIAN MARRERO

CARR 164 KM 14 BO PALMAREJO
COROZAL, PR 00783

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**SU Julian Marrero**, located on Carr 164 KM 14 in the Palmarejo sector of Corozal, Puerto Rico, is a public school that serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local rural community. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically follows a model designed to integrate both elementary and intermediate education within the same institution, aiming to provide a continuous academic experience for students in the region.

The school functions as a critical social and academic hub in the Palmarejo area, focusing on the holistic development of its students while navigating the unique challenges of the island’s mountainous interior. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, SU Julian Marrero plays an essential role in preparing its youth for high school transitions and promoting educational attainment within the municipality of Corozal.

258

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JULIAN MARRERO
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	258

Hispanic
258 (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)859-3027
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 5

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JULIAN MARRERO
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	16
Grade 7	38
Grade 8	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JULIAN MARRERO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	46.5%
Male	138	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)