FELIPE QUINONES

FELIPE QUINONES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PENUELAS, PR with about 53 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, FELIPE QUINONES has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela Felipe Quiñones**, located in the Bo. Barreal sector of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico.

Escuela Felipe Quiñones serves as a foundational educational institution for the rural community of Barreal. Like many public schools in the mountainous regions of southern Puerto Rico, it plays a vital role as a social and educational hub for local families. The school typically focuses on providing primary education to children in the area, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a close-knit environment that reflects the culture and values of the Peñuelas municipality.

The school is situated in a geographic area known for its proximity to the natural landscape of Puerto Rico's central mountain range. Because of its location in a smaller community, the school often benefits from a strong sense of community involvement and parental support. It serves not only as a place for academic instruction but also as a central point for neighborhood activities, helping to maintain the educational development and social cohesion of the youth residing in the Bo. Barreal sector.

For more information, contact FELIPE QUINONES at (787) 836-4741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.