RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO

CALLE SANDALIO ALONSO URB. LAS LOMAS
SAN JUAN, PR 00921

145 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**Rafael Rivera Otero** is a public educational institution located in the Las Lomas urban development of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Sandalio Alonso, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary instruction (depending on the current grade-level configuration mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education). As is characteristic of schools in the San Juan metropolitan area, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood youth, focusing on academic development within the framework of the island's public school system.

The school is positioned in a well-established residential area of San Juan, which often allows for a localized community atmosphere. Like many schools in the region, Rafael Rivera Otero operates under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to regional curriculum standards while managing the specific logistical and academic needs of students residing in the 00921 zip code. It serves as a vital component of the local infrastructure, supporting the educational advancement and social development of children and families within the Las Lomas sector.

145

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	144
Black	1

Hispanic
144 (99.3%)
Black
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)782-3180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
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 30

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	62	42.8%
Male	83	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)