SU HIGINIO FIGUEROA VILLEGAS

SU HIGINIO FIGUEROA VILLEGAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAUNABO, PR with about 365 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 HIGINIO FIGUEROA VILLEGAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 information provided, the **Escuela Higinio Figueroa Villegas** is a public educational institution located in the **Emajaguas sector (Bordaleza area)** of the municipality of **Maunabo, Puerto Rico**. As a school situated in this coastal town, it serves the local community, providing essential primary or secondary education (depending on the specific grade levels currently assigned by the Puerto Rico Department of Education) to students living within the rural and residential landscapes of the Maunabo region.

The school is representative of the decentralized public school system in Puerto Rico, often functioning as a central hub for neighborhood children in the Emajaguas area. Like many schools in the region, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and reflects the cultural and educational priorities of the southeastern coast of the island. Its location in a sector setting typically suggests a tight-knit school community that emphasizes local engagement and foundational academic development.

For more information, contact SU HIGINIO FIGUEROA VILLEGAS at (787) 861-2340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.