SABANETAS MANI

SABANETAS MANI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 199 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, SABANETAS MANI has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 and location provided, **SABANETAS MANI** refers to an elementary school located in the Mani neighborhood of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is a public school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, serving the local community of the Mani ward and surrounding areas in the coastal region of the city.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of Mayagüez, near the coastline. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the community, focusing on providing foundational education to students in the early stages of their academic development. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, it follows the local curriculum standards and serves as a central hub for neighborhood children and their families.

Because the school is located in the Mani sector—a community with a distinct cultural identity related to the maritime and agricultural history of Mayagüez—the institution often benefits from strong community ties. It serves as an essential resource for primary education, typically emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, while navigating the specific educational challenges and opportunities presented by the public school infrastructure in Western Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact SABANETAS MANI at (787) 832-5080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.