Overview
SIMON MADERA is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico. The school enrolls 281 students. It is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Puerto Rico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
281 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictPUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
County72057
CityGUAYAMA
ZIP00785
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID720003001870
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment281
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino98.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg86%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)