NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ (ELEM. URBANA)

NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ (ELEM. URBANA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in OROCOVIS, PR with about 470 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 42 teachers, NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ (ELEM. URBANA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

**NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ (ELEM. URBANA)** is a public elementary school located in the municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Situated at the intersection of Highway 155 and Avenida Luis M. Marín, the school serves the local urban community by providing foundational education to children in the area. As an "Escuela Urbana" (Urban School), it functions as a central academic hub within the town, catering to the primary educational needs of students residing in the heart of Orocovis.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of its students. By focusing on essential elementary curricula, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares children for their transition to secondary education. Its location serves as a accessible landmark for families in the region, anchoring the school as a key community resource committed to the academic growth of the youth in Orocovis.

For more information, contact NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ (ELEM. URBANA) at (787) 867-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.