EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS

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 HATILLO, PR with about 194 students offering grade levels from 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 26 teachers, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Eugenio María de Hostos is a public school located in the Bo. Carrizales sector of Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 2, KM 84.5, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rican public school system. Like many schools in the region, it is named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, the renowned Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and advocate for educational reform.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the social and academic development of youth in the Hatillo municipality. By focusing on standard curriculum requirements, the institution aims to prepare students for their future academic endeavors while fostering a sense of community identity rooted in the values and intellectual legacy of its namesake.

For more information, contact EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS at (787) 898-1586 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.