PINAS ARRIBA

PINAS ARRIBA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in COMERIO, PR with about 99 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 11 teachers, PINAS ARRIBA 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.

Based on the address provided, this location corresponds to the **Escuela Segunda Unidad (S.U.) PINAS ARRIBA**, a public school located in the mountainous municipality of Comerío, Puerto Rico. As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it is part of the traditional Puerto Rican educational system historically designed to serve rural communities by offering instruction typically spanning from elementary through middle school levels. The school is situated in the PINAS ARRIBA barrio, a sector characterized by its rugged terrain and scenic, agricultural surroundings common to the island's central interior region.

Because of its geographic location in a rural sector, the school plays a vital role as a social and educational hub for families living in the Las Parcelas community and surrounding areas. These schools often serve as the focal point for local civic engagement, providing essential educational services to students who might otherwise face long commutes to the urban center of Comerío. Like many schools in the Puerto Rican public system, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, focusing on the standard academic curriculum while navigating the unique logistical challenges inherent to the island's mountainous interior.

For more information, contact PINAS ARRIBA at (787) 875-2860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.