ROSA LUZ ZAYAS (CEDRO ARRIBA)

ROSA LUZ ZAYAS (CEDRO ARRIBA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in NARANJITO, PR with about 165 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 13 teachers, ROSA LUZ ZAYAS (CEDRO ARRIBA) 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 **Rosa Luz Zayas school**, located in the Cedro Arriba ward of Naranjito, Puerto Rico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. Situated along Highway 809, the school functions as a critical academic hub for students living in the mountainous interior of the island. Like many schools in the Naranjito municipality, it plays a vital role in fostering community identity while providing primary or secondary instruction to local families who rely on the school for both education and social cohesion.

As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school operates within a unique geographic context characterized by the challenging terrain of the central mountain range. The institution is representative of the community-centered approach often found in Puerto Rico's "barrios," where the school serves as a primary pillar for youth development. While the facility itself is rooted in its specific location in Cedro Arriba, it reflects the broader educational goals of the region, focusing on providing accessible public instruction to students navigating the intersection of traditional community life and modern academic standards.

For more information, contact ROSA LUZ ZAYAS (CEDRO ARRIBA) at (787) 869-3976 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.