FEDERICO DEGETAU (SU PALO HINCADO)

FEDERICO DEGETAU (SU PALO HINCADO) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BARRANQUITAS, PR with about 420 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 39 teachers, FEDERICO DEGETAU (SU PALO HINCADO) has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 **Federico Degetau School**, located in the Palo Hincado sector of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, serves as a vital educational institution for the local rural community. Situated along Highway 156, the school is deeply embedded in the mountainous geography of central Puerto Rico, reflecting the close-knit, agricultural, and traditional character of the Palo Hincado barrio. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a central role in providing foundational instruction to the area’s youth, often acting as a hub for community engagement and social development in the region.

The institution is named in honor of Federico Degetau, a prominent Puerto Rican writer, lawyer, and politician who served as the first Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to the U.S. House of Representatives. By bearing his name, the school carries a legacy of civic service and intellectual advancement. For the residents of Barranquitas, the Federico Degetau School represents a key facility for academic growth, helping to bridge the gap between rural isolation and broader educational opportunities while maintaining the unique cultural identity of its mountainous surroundings.

For more information, contact FEDERICO DEGETAU (SU PALO HINCADO) at (787) 857-0646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.