CRISTOBAL SANTANA MELECIO (NUEVA)

CRISTOBAL SANTANA MELECIO (NUEVA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in DORADO, PR with about 146 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 16 teachers, CRISTOBAL SANTANA MELECIO (NUEVA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 location and official school listings for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary description of the **Escuela Cristóbal Santana Melecio**:

The Cristóbal Santana Melecio school is a public educational institution located in the Río Lajas sector of Dorado, Puerto Rico. As a "nueva" (new) or updated designation within the local district, the school serves the children of the surrounding rural and suburban communities of Dorado. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, providing fundamental academic instruction tailored to the local curriculum requirements, with a focus on serving the specific needs of families residing in the northern coastal region of the island.

The school functions as a community hub for the Río Lajas area, emphasizing foundational learning and student development. Like many schools in the region, it aims to foster a supportive environment that addresses both the academic and social-emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a presence in this specific geographical area, the school ensures that residents of this part of Dorado have accessible educational facilities to complete their primary or intermediate studies within their own community.

For more information, contact CRISTOBAL SANTANA MELECIO (NUEVA) at (787) 870-3416 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.