SU JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA

SU JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA 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 448 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 34 teachers, SU JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA 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.

The **Escuela SU JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA** is a public educational institution located in the Palmarejo barrio of Lajas, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 101, the school serves the local rural and suburban community, providing foundational education to students in the region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s infrastructure, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood’s youth, focusing on the standard academic curriculum required by the island’s school system.

Beyond its academic role, the school is integrated into the social fabric of Lajas. Like many schools in this area, it emphasizes the development of students within a close-knit community setting. Its location in the Palmarejo sector makes it an accessible primary or intermediate facility for families residing in the southwestern part of the island, balancing traditional classroom instruction with the local cultural environment of the Lajas municipality.

For more information, contact SU JUAN CANCIO ORTIZ DE LA RENTA at (787) 899-2930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.