DANIEL DIAZ SANTANA (JAGUAS)

DANIEL DIAZ SANTANA (JAGUAS) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GURABO, PR with about 119 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, DANIEL DIAZ SANTANA (JAGUAS) has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Daniel Diaz Santana School, located in the Jaguas sector of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the Las Flores community. Situated along Carr 941, the school functions as a local hub for academic development, focusing on providing essential primary or secondary instruction to the youth of this rural-leaning region. Its location reflects a commitment to ensuring that students in the mountainous and suburban outskirts of Gurabo have accessible educational resources within their own neighborhood.

Beyond its physical location, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic fabric of the Jaguas sector. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it emphasizes standardized curriculum and student growth while navigating the unique geographical and community-based needs of its residents. As a community pillar, it provides a stable learning environment that connects local families to the broader educational framework of the island, fostering community identity and the academic advancement of its student body.

For more information, contact DANIEL DIAZ SANTANA (JAGUAS) at (787) 737-6066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.