VICENTE PALES ANES

CALLE 4 ESQ. VICENTE PALES
GUAYAMA, PR 00784

120 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vicente Palés Anes is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Guayama, Puerto Rico. Situated at the corner of Calle 4 and Vicente Palés, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is characteristic of schools in this region, it plays a central role in the neighborhood, focusing on the social and intellectual development of its students while adhering to the standard curriculum mandated by the island’s educational authorities.

Beyond its academic function, the school is deeply rooted in the identity of Guayama. Named after a figure who reflects the cultural heritage of the area, the institution strives to foster a supportive learning environment for children in the surrounding residential sectors. By providing a structured space for primary or intermediate education, Vicente Palés Anes remains a vital pillar for families in Guayama, contributing to the broader mission of preparing local youth for future academic and professional pursuits.

120

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VICENTE PALES ANES
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	119
American Indian	1

Hispanic
119 (99.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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)864-0866
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 10

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VICENTE PALES ANES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	10
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	15
Grade 5	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VICENTE PALES ANES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	48	40%
Male	72	60%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)