SU BERNALDO MENDEZ JIMENEZ

SU BERNALDO MENDEZ JIMENEZ 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 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 27 teachers, SU BERNALDO MENDEZ JIMENEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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, **SU Bernaldo Méndez Jiménez** is a public school located in the Hato Arriba sector of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. The "SU" designation stands for *Segunda Unidad* (Second Unit), a classification traditionally used in the Puerto Rican public school system to denote schools that provide instruction at both the elementary and middle school levels (typically encompassing Kindergarten through 8th or 9th grade).

The school serves the rural and suburban communities situated along Carr. 125, a primary artery in San Sebastián. As a cornerstone of the Hato Arriba community, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic education, social development, and preparation for high school. Like many schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the local infrastructure by providing educational services to families in the area, often acting as a hub for community engagement and local academic programming.

For more information, contact SU BERNALDO MENDEZ JIMENEZ at (787) 896-5980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.