AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ (CALABAZAS INFANTES)

AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ (CALABAZAS INFANTES) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN SEBASTIAN, PR with about 116 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 11 teachers, AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ (CALABAZAS INFANTES) has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 **Aurea Fuentes Méndez School**, also commonly referred to as "Calabazas Infantes," is an educational institution located in the Calabazas sector of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 435 (KM 2, HM 3), the school serves the local rural community, providing primary education within the public school system of Puerto Rico. As a neighborhood-based school, it plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the children living in the surrounding areas of San Sebastián.

The institution focuses on foundational learning and community engagement, reflecting the characteristics typical of Puerto Rico's Department of Education facilities in smaller municipalities. Because it is located in a mountainous region of the island, the school acts as a focal point for the families of the Calabazas district, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its young students. Like many schools in this region, it strives to maintain local traditions while preparing its pupils for transition into higher levels of the island's educational system.

For more information, contact AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ (CALABAZAS INFANTES) at (787) 896-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.