SU REXFORD G. TUGWELL

SU REXFORD G. TUGWELL 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 117 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, SU REXFORD G. TUGWELL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Rexford G. Tugwell School (Escuela Rexford G. Tugwell) is a public educational institution located in the Sumido ward of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Situated along the PR-15 highway, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students within this mountainous region of the island. It is part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s network, operating with a focus on fulfilling the academic and developmental needs of the children residing in the Cayey area.

As an institution embedded in a rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the social and educational life of the Sumido community. Like many schools in the region, it strives to foster a supportive learning environment that balances standard curriculum requirements with the unique cultural and geographic context of its student body. Its location serves as a key access point for families in the surrounding neighborhoods, contributing to the academic development of the youth in the Cayey municipality.

For more information, contact SU REXFORD G. TUGWELL at (787) 738-5482 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.