FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ

FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in NARANJITO, PR with about 353 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ 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, **Escuela Francisco López Cruz** is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 164, the school serves the local community in the rural-suburban landscape of the island’s central mountainous region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary education to the youth of the surrounding neighborhoods, adhering to the curriculum standards established by the local government.

The school is named in honor of Francisco López Cruz, a prominent and highly respected Puerto Rican musician, composer, and musicologist. Known as one of the most important figures in the preservation of Puerto Rico’s musical heritage—particularly the *cuatro* and traditional folk music—the school bears his name as a tribute to his contributions to the island's cultural identity. As an educational facility, it serves as a central hub for academic development, community engagement, and the fostering of local values within the Naranjito area.

For more information, contact FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ at (787) 869-3230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.