CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ

CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CIDRA, PR with about 342 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 28 teachers, CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ 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 **Clemencia Meléndez School** is a public educational institution located in the Rabanal ward of Cidra, Puerto Rico, specifically situated along PR-173 (Kilometer 7, Hectometer 9). As a community-based school, it serves the local youth of the Rabanal area, providing primary education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. Like many schools in this rural-mountainous region of Cidra, it plays a vital role as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on foundational academic development and community engagement.

Because of its location in the interior of the island, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the Rabanal sector. Its facilities are tasked with meeting the specific educational needs of students in a semi-rural setting, often balancing academic curriculum requirements with the unique challenges and strengths of the local community. For families in the Cidra area, the school represents a key educational pillar aimed at fostering growth and learning for the next generation of students in the municipality.

For more information, contact CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ at (787) 739-8913 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.