GLORIA GONZALEZ (LAS CRUCES)

GLORIA GONZALEZ (LAS CRUCES) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ISABELA, PR with about 114 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 12 teachers, GLORIA GONZALEZ (LAS CRUCES) 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.

The school you are referring to, **Gloria Gonzalez**, is a public educational institution located in the Planas neighborhood of Isabela, Puerto Rico. As a community-based school, it serves the local youth of the Isabela region, functioning as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s broader network. Like many schools in rural and semi-rural areas of the island, it acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary or middle school-aged students while fostering a sense of community among local families.

Because the school is situated in the "Bo. Planas" area, it plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the local population. Schools in this region typically emphasize the core curriculum mandated by the Department of Education, including Spanish, English, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating local cultural traditions. Families in the area generally rely on the school not only for academic instruction but also as a primary anchor for extracurricular activities and community engagement within the municipality of Isabela.

For more information, contact GLORIA GONZALEZ (LAS CRUCES) at (787) 872-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.