SU ANDRES SANDIN MARTINEZ

SU ANDRES SANDIN MARTINEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in YABUCOA, PR with about 357 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, SU ANDRES SANDIN MARTINEZ 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 **Escuela Andrés Sandín Martínez** is a public educational institution located in the Aguacate sector of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 906 (Carr. 906, Km 2.5), the school serves the local rural community of Yabucoa, providing foundational education to students within the region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of children in the Aguacate area.

Like many schools in the Yabucoa municipality, the institution has demonstrated resilience in the face of environmental challenges, particularly following natural disasters that have impacted the eastern region of the island. The school functions as a community hub, striving to provide essential instruction and extracurricular opportunities for its students despite the geographical constraints of its rural location. Its presence in the Aguacate barrio ensures that local families have accessible educational resources within their immediate neighborhood.

For more information, contact SU ANDRES SANDIN MARTINEZ at (787) 893-1070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.