RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA

RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA 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 188 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 13 teachers, RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA 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 information provided, **RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA** is a public school located in the Quebrada neighborhood of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (specifically at Carr. 348 Km. 6). Named after the renowned 19th-century Puerto Rican educator and philanthropist known as the "father of public education in Puerto Rico," the school carries the legacy of a man dedicated to providing free, universal instruction to children regardless of their social or economic background.

As a community-based school in the mountainous sector of Mayagüez, it serves local students by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. The school acts as a vital educational hub for the families residing in the rural outskirts of the city, balancing traditional academic standards with the specific needs of its surrounding community.

For more information, contact RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA at (787) 833-2985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.