PEPITA LOPEZ

PEPITA LOPEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in HUMACAO, PR with about 158 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, PEPITA LOPEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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, here is a summary of the school:

**Pepita López** is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Cataño, Puerto Rico (with a mailing address reference in Humacao). Situated along Carr 190 KM 1.2, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is characteristic of schools in this region, the institution functions as a hub for local students, focusing on delivering the standard K-12 curriculum while fostering social and academic development in a community-centered environment.

The school’s location in the Cataño area places it within a coastal, urban-adjacent setting, which often influences the school’s engagement with local programs and extracurricular opportunities. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico public system, Pepita López plays a vital role in the neighborhood, aiming to support the educational needs of its student population while navigating the specific challenges and requirements inherent to the island's educational landscape.

For more information, contact PEPITA LOPEZ at (787) 850-4488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.