RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN

179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the location and official records for the Rafael Hernández school in San Juan, Puerto Rico, here is a summary description:

The Rafael Hernández School, located on Calle Valverde in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As an urban school situated in the capital, it plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary instruction to students in the area. The school is integrated into the social fabric of San Juan, operating under the curriculum and administrative guidelines established by the island’s central educational authorities.

Like many public schools in the region, the Rafael Hernández School focuses on academic development while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the metropolitan area. The facility serves as a foundational environment for neighborhood students, emphasizing core subjects and cultural identity. Despite the challenges often faced by Puerto Rico’s public school system, the institution remains a key point of educational access for families residing in the San Juan 00923 zip code, striving to support student growth and community engagement.

179

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	178
Black	1

Hispanic
178 (99.4%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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)763-8514
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 26

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	52.5%
Male	85	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)