DR. JOSE PADIN COROZAL

CARR 565 KM 6 BO CUCHILLAS
COROZAL, PR 00783

473 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **Dr. José Padiín School**, located in the Cuchillas barrio of Corozal, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational institution dedicated to providing foundational learning for students in the region. Situated along Carr 565, the school is integrated into the rural landscape of the municipality, acting as a central hub for the academic and social development of the youth in the surrounding mountainous community. Like many public schools in the area, it plays a vital role in upholding the cultural and educational standards of the Corozal school district.

The school is named in honor of Dr. José Padiín, a prominent figure in Puerto Rican educational history known for his service as the Commissioner of Education during the mid-20th century. By carrying his name, the institution reflects a commitment to the pedagogical values and public service associated with his legacy. Today, the school continues to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of the Puerto Rican public education system, striving to support student growth and community engagement within the Cuchillas area.

473

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. JOSE PADIN COROZAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	469
American Indian	2

Hispanic
469 (99.2%)
White
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)859-0304
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 13

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 65