MARIO F. PAGAN IRIZARRY (STA ROSA)

MARIO F. PAGAN IRIZARRY (STA ROSA) 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 138 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, MARIO F. PAGAN IRIZARRY (STA ROSA) 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 **Mario F. Pagan Irizarry School**, located in the Santa Rosa sector of Lajas, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational institution catering to students in the surrounding rural community. Situated along Carr 117, the school functions as a primary point of academic development for the area, operating under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. As is typical of schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual fabric of Lajas, providing a structured environment for childhood and adolescent learning.

Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, the institution emphasizes foundational academic instruction while adapting to the unique geographic and cultural context of the Lajas municipality. The school facility serves not only as a place for core curriculum delivery but also as a hub for community engagement and local extracurricular activities. Through its presence in the Santa Rosa area, the school remains committed to supporting the educational progression of its students as they prepare for higher levels of learning and future career paths.

For more information, contact MARIO F. PAGAN IRIZARRY (STA ROSA) at (787) 899-8281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.