SU MARCOS SANCHEZ
SU MARCOS SANCHEZ 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 94 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 13 teachers, SU MARCOS SANCHEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
**SU Marcos Sánchez** is a public school located in the rural ward of Guayabota in the municipality of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-182, the school serves the local community by providing educational services within a mountainous, agricultural setting. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) institution, it historically represents a school model designed to provide both elementary and middle school education, often serving as a central hub for social and academic development in rural sectors of the island.
The school is positioned to support students living in the Guayabota region, an area known for its proximity to the foothills of the Sierra de Cayey. Given its location in Yabucoa, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood’s identity, providing foundational education to local families. While it operates within the broader framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, SU Marcos Sánchez remains a key community pillar, focusing on the academic growth and well-being of the youth in this specific coastal-mountainous corridor.
For more information, contact SU MARCOS SANCHEZ at (787) 893-7136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
YABUCOA, PR 00767
(787) 893-7136
SU MARCOS SANCHEZ is a public Title I school in YABUCOA, PR with about 94 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 94
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 94 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SU MARCOS SANCHEZ is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 38.3%
- Male
- 61.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.