ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON

ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAJAS, PR with about 118 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 13 teachers, ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON 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.

The **Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón** school is a public educational institution located in the rural community of Lajas Arriba, specifically situated along Carr 117 (KM 5.3) in Lajas, Puerto Rico. As a school serving a rural population, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing academic instruction and support to students living in the southwestern region of the island. Its location in the "Bo. Lajas Arriba" area places it within a setting characterized by agricultural history and close-knit community ties, typical of the Lajas municipality.

While it is part of the broader Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is named in honor of Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón, a prominent 19th and 20th-century Puerto Rican lawyer, politician, and writer known for his advocacy of social justice and political autonomy. Like many institutions in the region, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood’s youth, focusing on the foundational development of students within the local district’s academic framework.

For more information, contact ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON at (787) 899-4179 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.