FELIPA SANCHEZ CRUZADO

FELIPA SANCHEZ CRUZADO 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 126 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 12 teachers, FELIPA SANCHEZ CRUZADO 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.

The **Felipa Sánchez Cruzado School**, located in the Cedro Abajo ward of Naranjito, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational institution situated along Highway 811. As a public school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational academic instruction to students living in this mountainous region of the island.

The school is named in honor of Felipa Sánchez Cruzado, reflecting the importance of local cultural identity within the school’s atmosphere. Like many schools in rural Naranjito, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, supporting the social and educational development of local youth while operating within the specific logistical challenges and community-focused environment of the Cedro Abajo area.

For more information, contact FELIPA SANCHEZ CRUZADO at (787) 869-4117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.