LUIS T BALINAS

LUIS T BALINAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in AGUAS BUENAS, PR with about 282 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 23 teachers, LUIS T BALINAS 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.

Based on the address provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela Luis T. Balinas**, located in the Mula ward of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

Escuela Luis T. Balinas is a public educational institution that serves the local community in the mountainous region of Aguas Buenas. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in providing primary education to children in the rural neighborhood of Mula and surrounding areas along the PR-174 corridor. It operates as a community-centered facility, focusing on foundational academic development, social integration, and the support of students transitioning through their early educational years.

Given its location in a rural setting, the school often serves as a key pillar for the local community, fostering close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and families. Like many schools in the central region of the island, it emphasizes the importance of academic curriculum while navigating the unique geographical and social landscape of the municipality of Aguas Buenas. The school provides a essential service in ensuring that students in this area have access to quality public instruction within their own neighborhood.

For more information, contact LUIS T BALINAS at (787) 732-8191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.