MAXIMINO A. SALAS

CARR 111 KM 29.2 BO JUNCAL
SAN SEBASTIAN, PR 00685

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Escuela SU Maximino A. Salas** is a public educational institution located in the Juncal neighborhood of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 111 (Km 29.2), the school serves the local rural community, functioning as an integral part of the neighborhood’s social and academic infrastructure. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically follows the Puerto Rico Department of Education's model of providing instruction that often encompasses both elementary and middle school grade levels, aiming to provide foundational education to students in the surrounding sector.

The school is deeply rooted in the Bo. Juncal area, serving as a primary hub for local families. Like many schools in the mountainous interior of Puerto Rico, it plays a vital role in fostering community identity while navigating the challenges of rural education. By providing a structured learning environment, the institution focuses on the holistic development of its students, preparing them for higher levels of secondary education while maintaining strong ties to the cultural and geographic context of San Sebastián.

230

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAXIMINO A. SALAS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	230

Hispanic
230 (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)896-2838
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAXIMINO A. SALAS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	17
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAXIMINO A. SALAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	49.6%
Male	116	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)