DR EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA

DR EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in UTUADO, PR with about 169 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 20 teachers, DR EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 school located at **Carr 111 KM 16.6, Bo. Angeles, Utuado, PR 00641** is the **Dr. Efrain Gonzalez Tejera** school. Situated in the mountainous central region of Puerto Rico, this institution serves the local rural community of the Angeles neighborhood. Like many public schools in the Utuado municipality, it plays a vital role in the educational and social development of students living in the interior highlands of the island.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Efrain Gonzalez Tejera, reflecting the tradition of naming local institutions after prominent figures who have contributed to Puerto Rican society. Because of its location in a rural sector, the school often serves as a central hub for the surrounding community. It functions within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, providing essential academic instruction and extracurricular engagement to the children of the Utuado area.

For more information, contact DR EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA at (787) 894-7245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.