INES M. MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN

INES M. MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in COMERIO, PR with about 239 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, INES M. MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The school you are inquiring about is the **Escuela Ines M. Mendoza de Muñoz Marín**, located in the Palomas ward of Comerío, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-156 at Kilometer 26 in the Manuel Espina sector, this institution serves as a foundational educational pillar for the rural community of Palomas. Like many schools in the mountainous interior of the island, it plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary education to students living in the more remote, high-altitude regions of Comerío.

As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the facility is deeply integrated into the local culture of the area. Named in honor of Inés María Mendoza, a prominent Puerto Rican educator and the former First Lady of Puerto Rico, the school carries a legacy of emphasizing the importance of education and public service. While facilities in rural sectors like Palomas often face unique logistical challenges, the school remains a critical focal point for community gathering, academic instruction, and the social development of the youth in the Manuel Espina sector.

For more information, contact INES M. MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN at (787) 875-2084 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.