ALMIRANTE NORTE

CARR 160 KM 4 HM 3 BO ALMIRANTE NORTE
VEGA BAJA, PR 00693

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, here is a summary description of the school:

**SU Almirante Norte** (Segunda Unidad Almirante Norte) is a public educational institution located in the Almirante Norte ward of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 160 (Carr 160), the school serves the local community in a rural/suburban setting. As a "Segunda Unidad," it is part of the traditional structure of the Puerto Rican public school system, historically designed to provide comprehensive education that often bridges the gap between elementary and middle school levels for students in the Vega Baja region.

The school functions as a focal point for the families residing in the Bo. Almirante Norte area. By operating along the main transit artery of the ward, it provides accessible schooling for local children, focusing on foundational academic development within the framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s curriculum. It reflects the community-centered nature of schools in Vega Baja, where the institution serves not only as a place of learning but as a vital social anchor for the neighborhood.

412

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALMIRANTE NORTE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	411

Hispanic
411 (99.8%)
White
1 (0.2%)

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)858-5252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 14

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALMIRANTE NORTE
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	48
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALMIRANTE NORTE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	48.1%
Male	214	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)