SIMON MADERA

281 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, **Simon Madera** is a public school situated in the municipality of **Guayama, Puerto Rico**. It is located on Calle McArthur, placing it within the heart of the Guayama urban center, a coastal region in the southern part of the island known for its rich history and agricultural heritage.

As is typical of public schools in this district, the institution serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, catering to students within the Guayama school region. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, providing instruction aligned with the island’s standardized academic curriculum. It functions as a neighborhood hub that supports the educational and developmental needs of local youth, contributing to the academic landscape of the southeastern region of Puerto Rico.

281

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMON MADERA
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	278

Hispanic
278 (98.9%)
White
3 (1.1%)

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)864-0768
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 28

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SIMON MADERA
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	26
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SIMON MADERA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	56.9%
Male	121	43.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)