PASTO

CARR 162 KM5 HM 2 BO PASTO
AIBONITO, PR 00705

377 Students

Other Pre-K - 9th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **Escuela Su Pasto** (often referred to as Escuela Segunda Unidad Pasto) is a public school located in the rural ward of Pasto in the mountainous municipality of Aibonito, Puerto Rico. As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it is historically structured to serve students from the primary grades through the middle school years (typically kindergarten through 8th or 9th grade), acting as a central educational and community hub for the families living in the surrounding agricultural and residential zones of the region.

The school is situated along Carr 162, a winding road that characterizes the geography of Aibonito, known for its high elevation and cool climate. Because of its location in a rural area, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Pasto community, often serving as a focal point for local activities and civic engagement. Like many schools in Puerto Rico’s interior, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while addressing the specific needs of a rural student population, emphasizing local cultural values and community development.

377

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASTO
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	376

Hispanic
376 (99.7%)
White
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)735-8158
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 9th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 66

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 14