SU HATILLO

SU HATILLO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VILLALBA, PR with about 403 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 37 teachers, SU HATILLO 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.

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**SU HATILLO** (Segunda Unidad Hatillo) is a public school located in the Hato Puerto sector of Villalba, Puerto Rico, specifically situated along Carr 150 at kilometer 3.6. As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it is part of a traditional Puerto Rican educational model designed to serve rural or semi-rural communities by offering an integrated curriculum that often spans from elementary through middle school levels. These schools typically function as central community hubs, focusing on both foundational academics and the specific needs of the surrounding mountainous region.

The school is positioned in a key transit area of Villalba, serving local families in the Hato Puerco ward. Like many schools in this region, SU HATILLO operates under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, emphasizing the development of local youth through standard academic programming. Its location along the main highway (Carr 150) makes it accessible for students residing throughout the interior sectors of Villalba, playing a vital role in providing consistent educational access to the island's central mountainous corridor.

For more information, contact SU HATILLO at (787) 847-3774 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.