DEMETRIO RIVERA

229 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Su Demetrio Rivera**, located in the Palmarito ward of Corozal, Puerto Rico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated along Carr. 802, the school functions as a hub for elementary education in a rural, mountainous setting. Its placement in the Palmarito sector highlights its role in providing accessible schooling for students living in the interior regions of the island, helping to maintain educational continuity for families within the Corozal municipality.

As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, Su Demetrio Rivera focuses on fostering academic development within the unique socio-cultural context of rural PR. Schools in areas like Palmarito often act as essential community anchors, playing a significant role in the social life and upbringing of local youth. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for higher levels of learning, striving to equip them with the basic skills and values necessary for their future success despite the geographic challenges of the central mountain range.

229

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEMETRIO RIVERA
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	227
Black	2

Hispanic
227 (99.1%)
Black
2 (0.9%)

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)859-4111
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 23

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEMETRIO RIVERA
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEMETRIO RIVERA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	48%
Male	119	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)