ESPINO

ESPINO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ANASCO, PR with about 255 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 23 teachers, ESPINO 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 official educational data from the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary of the school:

**Escuela ESPINO** (often referred to as Escuela Elemental ESPINO) is a public school located in the rural ESPINO barrio of Añasco, Puerto Rico. As an elementary-level institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area. The school is situated along Carretera 109, a primary artery that connects the mountainous regions of Añasco to the urban center, making it a central hub for the families residing in that specific sector.

The school operates within the Añasco school district, focusing on the core academic requirements mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Like many schools in rural Añasco, it functions as a pillar of the community, fostering a close-knit environment where students receive instruction tailored to the needs of the local population. It plays a vital role in providing accessible education to children in the ESPINO district, supporting their academic development as they transition from early childhood education toward secondary schooling.

For more information, contact ESPINO at (787) 826-3380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.