SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS

SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ARECIBO, PR with about 248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Escuela Eugenio María de Hostos, located in the Garrochales barrio of Arecibo, Puerto Rico (Carr 682 KM 7 HM 5), serves as a fundamental educational institution within its local community. Named in honor of the renowned Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and advocate for educational reform, the school reflects a commitment to the foundational academic development of students in the northern region of the island.

As a public institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary instruction to the children of the Garrochales area. Like many schools in the Arecibo municipality, it functions as a community hub, focusing on balancing standard academic curricula with the social and cultural values associated with Eugenio María de Hostos’ legacy of intellectual rigor and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS at (787) 881-3540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.