CHARLES T. IRIZARRY

CHARLES T. IRIZARRY 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 125 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 11 teachers, CHARLES T. IRIZARRY 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.

Based on the address provided, **CHARLES T. IRIZARRY** (often referred to locally as Escuela CHARLES T. IRIZARRY) is a public school located in the Sabalos ward of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and serves the local community by providing elementary or primary education to students in the area. Like many schools in this region of Puerto Rico, it functions as a central neighborhood institution, playing a key role in the academic and social development of the youth in the Mayagüez municipality.

The school is situated along Calle Post, one of the primary thoroughfares in Mayagüez, which makes it accessible to the surrounding residential communities. As a public institution in Puerto Rico, the school focuses on the standard curriculum mandated by the Department of Education, emphasizing bilingual instruction (Spanish and English) and core academic subjects. It serves as a vital resource for families in the Sabalos sector, providing a foundational learning environment within the culturally rich and historic context of one of the island's most prominent western coastal cities.

For more information, contact CHARLES T. IRIZARRY at (787) 832-4456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.