BONIFACIO ALVARADO

CARR 143 KM 41 HM 8 BO BERMEJALES
OROCOVIS, PR 00720

141 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**SU Bonifacio Alvarado** (Segunda Unidad Bonifacio Alvarado) is a public school located in the mountainous municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, specifically within the Bermejales sector (Carr. 143, Km 41.8). As a "Segunda Unidad," the school historically serves a rural community by offering a comprehensive education that typically spans from elementary through middle school levels. Its location in the heart of the island’s central mountain range positions it as a vital educational anchor for the families living in the scattered, rural terrain of the Bermejales area.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and reflects the challenges and cultural strengths common to rural schools in the region. By providing localized access to education, SU Bonifacio Alvarado plays a crucial role in maintaining community cohesion in Orocovis. Like many schools in the central region, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering the close-knit social environment characteristic of rural Puerto Rican neighborhoods.

141

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONIFACIO ALVARADO
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	141

Hispanic
141 (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)867-4633
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BONIFACIO ALVARADO
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	11
Grade 1	15
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	13
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BONIFACIO ALVARADO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	71	50.4%
Male	70	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)