JULIA CORDERO NEGRON

JULIA CORDERO NEGRON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 147 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 10 teachers, JULIA CORDERO NEGRON has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 records, **Escuela Julia Cordero Negrón** is a public educational institution located in the Pastillo sector of the Canas ward in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 132, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is typical for schools in this rural-to-suburban sector of Ponce, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on foundational academic development within the cultural context of the southern region of the island.

The school is named in honor of Julia Cordero Negrón, a figure recognized in the local community for her contributions to education and civic life. Facilities in this area are generally designed to accommodate the specific needs of the local student population, emphasizing core curriculum subjects mandated by the state. For families residing in the Canas sector, the school represents a vital component of the local infrastructure, facilitating access to public instruction for children living along the KM 21.4 corridor of PR-132.

For more information, contact JULIA CORDERO NEGRON at (787) 843-8248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.