WILFREDO LAFUENTE ORTIZ

WILFREDO LAFUENTE ORTIZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAUNABO, PR with about 283 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 32 teachers, WILFREDO LAFUENTE ORTIZ 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.

Based on the address provided, the school you are inquiring about is the **Escuela WILFREDO LAFUENTE ORTIZ**, located in the Atalaya ward (Barrio Atalante) of Maunabo, Puerto Rico. It is a public school that serves the local community in the southeastern region of the island.

The school primarily focuses on providing primary and early secondary education to students within the Maunabo municipality. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, playing a vital role in the academic and social development of local children. The institution emphasizes basic curriculum standards, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while adhering to the educational policies set forth by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Beyond its academic requirements, the school is situated in a rural-coastal setting, reflecting the tight-knit community characteristic of Maunabo. It serves as an essential resource for families in the Barrio Atalante area, often participating in regional school district initiatives and community-based events. If you are looking for specific enrollment data, current principal information, or academic performance metrics, you may want to consult the official [Puerto Rico Department of Education (DEPR)](https://de.pr.gov/) portal, which maintains updated profiles for all public schools on the island.

For more information, contact WILFREDO LAFUENTE ORTIZ at (787) 787-0024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.