NEMESIO R. CANALES

BO COABEY CARR 144 KM 9 HM2
JAYUYA, PR 00664

(787)828-2007

183 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Escuela Nemesio R. Canales**, located in the Bo. Coabey (Carr. 144, Km 9, Hm 2) in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, serves as a vital educational institution within the mountainous central region of the island. Named in honor of Nemesio R. Canales—a prominent Puerto Rican writer, journalist, and essayist known for his sharp wit and advocacy for women's rights—the school carries a legacy of intellectual engagement and cultural appreciation that reflects the identity of the Jayuya community.

Situated in the high-altitude, lush landscape of Jayuya, the school plays a central role in the lives of local students, providing essential academic instruction while fostering a sense of community pride. By operating in the rural heart of the island, the school serves as a cornerstone for the Coabey sector, offering a space where students can develop their skills, preserve local traditions, and prepare for their future paths in a supportive, localized environment.

183

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEMESIO R. CANALES
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	183

Hispanic
183 (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)828-2007
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 5

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEMESIO R. CANALES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	5
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	13
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	14
Grade 6	26
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEMESIO R. CANALES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	78	42.6%
Male	105	57.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)