LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY

CARR 105 KM 25.9 HM 1 BO. RUBIAS
YAUCO, PR 00698

94 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The **Lena M. Francesch School**, located in the Rubias sector of Yauco, Puerto Rico, serves as a vital educational facility for the local rural community. Situated along PR-105, the school operates within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, providing foundational instruction tailored to the needs of students in this mountainous region of the municipality. Its location reflects the department's commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schools that ensure access to education for students living outside of the more densely populated urban centers.

As a community-based institution, the school plays an essential role in the social and academic development of the youth in the Rubias neighborhood. While it functions as a primary site for standard curriculum delivery, schools of this nature in rural Yauco often serve as key hubs for local engagement and community stability. The institution is recognized for its connection to the specific cultural and geographical identity of the Rubias area, acting as a supportive environment for students as they transition through their early academic years.

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	94

Hispanic
94 (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)856-4020
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	9
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	7
Grade 4	15
Grade 5	13
Grade 6	11
Grade 7	13
Grade 8	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	46	48.9%
Male	48	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)