RAFAEL ESPARRA CARTAGENA

RAFAEL ESPARRA CARTAGENA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SALINAS, PR with about 67 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 9 teachers, RAFAEL ESPARRA CARTAGENA has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 **RAFAEL ESPARRA CARTAGENA** school is a public educational institution located in the Parcelas Vázquez sector of Salinas, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 1, Km 7, the school serves the local community in the southern region of the island. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, providing essential academic instruction and support services to students residing in the surrounding rural and residential areas of Salinas.

As a community-based school, it plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the local youth. Like many public schools in the region, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth while addressing the specific needs of its student population. The school serves as a central hub for the families of Parcelas Vázquez, promoting educational continuity and community engagement within the municipality of Salinas.

For more information, contact RAFAEL ESPARRA CARTAGENA at (787) 824-5568 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.