FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA

FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAS MARIAS, PR with about 195 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 15 teachers, FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA 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 school you are inquiring about is the **Escuela FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA**, located in the Buena Vista sector of Las Marías, Puerto Rico. As a rural public school, it serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, operating under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Being situated in Las Marías—a municipality known for its mountainous terrain and agricultural focus—the school plays a vital role in supporting the academic and social development of students within this specific geographic area.

Like many schools in the region, the FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA facility is central to the identity of the Buena Vista neighborhood. It provides essential primary or secondary education services to local families, often acting as a community hub. The school is tasked with upholding the standards of the Puerto Rican public school system while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present in a rural, mountain-based setting.

For more information, contact FORTUNATO JORGE CORONA at (787) 827-2033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.