DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN

168 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The **Dr. Francisco Hernández y Gaetan** school is a public educational institution located in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico (specifically at Calle Labra, Parada 18). Situated in a historic and culturally vibrant area of the capital, the school serves as a local pillar for primary or secondary education, operating within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system.

Because the school is located in the heart of Santurce, it is deeply embedded in a neighborhood known for its artistic influence, urban density, and proximity to major city landmarks. Like many public schools in the region, it focuses on providing academic instruction aligned with the island’s curricular standards while navigating the unique socio-economic challenges often associated with urban public schooling in San Juan. It remains a vital community hub for students and families living in the surrounding metropolitan area.

168

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	168

Hispanic
168 (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)722-4676
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 16

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	50.6%
Male	83	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)