ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ

CARR 156 KM 6 HM 2 BO BOTIJAS 2
OROCOVIS, PR 00720

185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The **Escuela Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz** is a public educational institution located in the mountainous municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, specifically within the Botijas II ward (Carr. 156, Km 6.2). As a rural school, it serves as a fundamental pillar for the local community, providing essential academic instruction to students living in the interior region of the island. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to the standard public school curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of primary or intermediate-level students in the area.

Because of its geographic location in the central mountain range (*la Cordillera Central*), the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Botijas community. It serves not only as a place of learning but also as a central hub for families residing in this semi-isolated sector. Like many schools in rural Orocovis, it is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing accessible education to students who might otherwise face challenges due to the rugged terrain and distance from urban centers.

185

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	185

Hispanic
185 (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)867-0411
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
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 11

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	11
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	18
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	51.4%
Male	90	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)