SU MANUEL ORTIZ

SU MANUEL ORTIZ 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 128 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 MANUEL ORTIZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 MANUEL ORTIZ** (Segunda Unidad Manuel Ortiz) is a public school located in the Jacanas Abajo ward of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-902, the school serves the local community in a rural, mountainous setting. As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it traditionally follows the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s structure, which typically integrates elementary and middle school levels to provide foundational education to students in the surrounding region.

The school functions as a central hub for the Jacanas Abajo area, playing a significant role in the academic and social development of local youth. Given its location in Yabucoa—a municipality known for its coastal geography and inland agricultural terrain—the school often reflects the close-knit culture of the community. Like many schools in the region, SU MANUEL ORTIZ focuses on meeting the educational standards of the Puerto Rico Department of Education while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities inherent to serving students in rural areas of the island.

For more information, contact SU MANUEL ORTIZ at (787) 893-5770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.