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James Garfield
School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 770, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About James Garfield
James Garfield is a public school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten – 11th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $25,614, where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, James Garfield 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 250 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Address
- PO BOX 770, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
- Phone
- (787) 851-1825
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
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Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 770, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PEDRO NELSON COLBERG Cabo Rojo | 0.5 mi | — |
| SEVERO E. COLBERG RAMIREZ Cabo Rojo | 0.5 mi | — |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN CABO ROJO Cabo Rojo | 0.7 mi | — |
| ANTONIO ACARON CORREA Cabo Rojo | 1.4 mi | — |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU CABO ROJO Cabo Rojo | 2.5 mi | — |
| MILDRED ARROYO CARDOZA Cabo Rojo | 2.4 mi | — |
| CARMEN VIGNALS ROSARIO Cabo Rojo | 3.7 mi | — |
| MONSERRATE LEON IRIZARRY Cabo Rojo | 3.8 mi | — |
| EFREN RODRIGUEZ TORO Hormigueros | 4.1 mi | — |
| RAMON E. RODRIGUEZ DIAZ Hormigueros | 4.3 mi | — |
| SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS HORMIGUEROS Hormigueros | 4.3 mi | — |
| ALFREDO DORRINGTON Hormigueros | 4.7 mi | — |
| JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA Lajas | 5.6 mi | — |
| HERMINIA C. RAMIREZ San German | 5.6 mi | — |
| GEORGINA ALVARADO San German | 6.5 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA LAJAS Lajas | 6.4 mi | — |
| LEONIDES MORALES RODRIGUEZ Lajas | 6.5 mi | — |
| OLGA MAS RAMIREZ Mayaguez | 6.8 mi | — |
| MARIA LUISA ARCELAY Mayaguez | 6.9 mi | — |
| JULIO V. GUZMAN San German | 6.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00623 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$25,614
Median Home Value
$118,200
Median Rent
$576/mo
Population
39,005
College Educated
29.8%
Homeownership
77.7%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
46.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding James Garfield has a median household income of $25,614. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $118,200, with a median rent of $576/month. The area has a poverty rate of 37.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Garfield
What grades does James Garfield serve?
James Garfield serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend James Garfield?
James Garfield has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Garfield?
The student-teacher ratio at James Garfield is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is James Garfield a charter school?
No, James Garfield is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Garfield a Title I school?
No, James Garfield is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Garfield?
91.2% of students at James Garfield 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cabo Rojo Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 851-1825
- 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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