RAFAEL REXACH DUENO

CALLE PRINCIPAL BO PALMER
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745

150 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The **Rafael Rexach Dueño** school is a public educational institution located in the Barrio Palmer area of Río Grande, Puerto Rico. Situated along the Calle Principal, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education (depending on current Department of Education restructuring) to students living within the municipality. As with many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing academic instruction with the social and cultural needs of the surrounding rural and residential population.

The school is named in honor of Rafael Rexach Dueño, a figure recognized in Puerto Rican history for his contributions to the island’s development. Like other public facilities in Río Grande, the institution operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to the standard curriculum while navigating the unique geographical and economic challenges of the northeastern coastal region. It remains an essential pillar for families in the Bo Palmer sector, providing a foundational learning environment for the local youth.

150

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAFAEL REXACH DUENO
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	149

Hispanic
149 (99.3%)
White
1 (0.7%)

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)887-2720
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 19

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAFAEL REXACH DUENO
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAFAEL REXACH DUENO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	77	51.3%
Male	73	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)