SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS

SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CAYEY, PR with about 137 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 17 teachers, SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Escuela Eugenio María de Hostos, located in the Toita neighborhood of Cayey, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational pillar for its surrounding rural community. Situated along Carretera 14, the school is named after the renowned Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and social reformer, reflecting a commitment to the values of civic responsibility and academic excellence that he championed throughout his life. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the development of Cayey’s youth, providing foundational instruction tailored to the needs of students in this mountainous region of the island.

The school operates within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, functioning as a center for both learning and community engagement. By maintaining a presence in the Toita sector, the institution helps bridge the gap between the rural landscape and accessible educational opportunities. It fosters an environment where local students can build academic skills while participating in the broader cultural and social life of the Cayey municipality, preparing them for future studies and their eventual roles as active citizens in Puerto Rican society.

For more information, contact SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS at (787) 738-5866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.