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Botijas I
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Botijas I
Botijas I is a public elementary school in Orocovis, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $19,049, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 178 students, Botijas I is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1, Botijas I offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Address
- PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
- Phone
- (787) 867-2260
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ Orocovis | 1.9 mi | — |
| ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ Orocovis | 2.0 mi | — |
| ALBERTO MELENDEZ Orocovis | 2.0 mi | — |
| JOSE ROJAS CORTES Orocovis | 2.1 mi | — |
| DEMETRIO RIVERA Corozal | 2.6 mi | — |
| SANAMUERTOS Orocovis | 2.5 mi | — |
| INOCENCIO CINTRON ZAYAS Barranquitas | 2.7 mi | — |
| VISITACION PAGAN Orocovis | 2.8 mi | — |
| DR. JOSE PADIN COROZAL Corozal | 3.5 mi | — |
| RAMON T. RIVERA Barranquitas | 3.7 mi | — |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU Barranquitas | 3.9 mi | — |
| ANGEL RAFAEL DIAZ COLON Orocovis | 4.5 mi | — |
| ESPERANZA GONZALEZ Morovis | 4.9 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN BARRANQUITAS Barranquitas | 5.2 mi | — |
| EL FARALLON Barranquitas | 5.1 mi | — |
| PETROAMERICA PAGAN Barranquitas | 5.4 mi | — |
| INTERMEDIA FRANCISCO (PACO) LOPEZ LOPEZ Barranquitas | 5.3 mi | — |
| PEDRO FERNANDEZ Naranjito | 5.4 mi | — |
| NICOLAS RODRIGUEZ Corozal | 5.7 mi | — |
| PABLO COLON BERDECIA Barranquitas | 5.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$19,049
Median Home Value
$96,200
Median Rent
$482/mo
Population
20,974
College Educated
18.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
37.3 min
Poverty Rate
52.3%
Median Age
41.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Botijas I has a median household income of $19,049. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $96,200, with a median rent of $482/month. The area has a poverty rate of 52.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Botijas I
What grades does Botijas I serve?
Botijas I serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Botijas I?
Botijas I has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Botijas I?
The student-teacher ratio at Botijas I is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Botijas I a charter school?
No, Botijas I is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Botijas I a Title I school?
No, Botijas I is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Botijas I?
91.0% of students at Botijas I qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orocovis Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 867-2260
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
Other Schools in This District
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