REGINO VEGA MATINEZ (NUEVA ELEMENTAL BO SANTA CLARA)

REGINO VEGA MATINEZ (NUEVA ELEMENTAL BO SANTA CLARA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CIDRA, PR with about 368 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, REGINO VEGA MATINEZ (NUEVA ELEMENTAL BO SANTA CLARA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The school **Regino Vega Martinez**, located in the Santa Clara sector of Cidra, Puerto Rico, is a public elementary institution serving the local community. Situated on Highway 734 (Kilometer 1.8), it functions as a foundational educational center designed to provide primary instruction to children within the region. As a "Nueva Elemental" (New Elementary) school, it is structured to support the developmental needs of young students through the standard Puerto Rico Department of Education curriculum.

The school serves as a vital community hub in the rural/semi-rural landscape of Cidra. Like many schools in this mountainous region of Puerto Rico, it plays a key role in fostering academic growth, social development, and community engagement for local families. Its location in the Santa Clara sector allows it to provide accessible schooling to children living in the surrounding areas, emphasizing the importance of local public education in maintaining the connectivity and educational progress of the Cidra municipality.

For more information, contact REGINO VEGA MATINEZ (NUEVA ELEMENTAL BO SANTA CLARA) at (787) 739-6626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.