JOSEFINA BOYA LEON

JOSEFINA BOYA LEON 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 314 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 22 teachers, JOSEFINA BOYA LEON 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 information provided, here is a description of the school:

**JOSEFINA BOYA LEON** is a public educational institution located in the Sabanetas-Merceditas area of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Situated along Calle Hucar, the school serves the local community in one of the island's major southern municipalities. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is integrated into the regional framework that supports students in the Ponce district, providing essential academic services to children living in the surrounding residential areas.

The school is positioned in a semi-industrial and residential corridor of Ponce, near the Merceditas sector, which is historically significant for its proximity to local infrastructure and the Merceditas Airport area. While specific details regarding its current grade levels or specialized programs are managed through the Department of Education’s official listings, JOSEFINA BOYA LEON functions as a key neighborhood anchor, dedicated to providing foundational education and fostering development for the youth within the Ponce community.

For more information, contact JOSEFINA BOYA LEON at (787) 840-3770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.