RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO

RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUAYAMA, PR with about 228 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 20 teachers, RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

To provide an accurate summary of the school located at **Bo. Olimpo Calle 7, Guayama, PR**, it is important to clarify that this address corresponds to the **Escuela Segunda Unidad RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO**.

Here is a description of the school:

The RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO school is a public educational institution located in the Olimpo neighborhood of Guayama, Puerto Rico. As a "Segunda Unidad" (Second Unit) school, it historically serves students from the elementary level through the junior high level (typically up to 8th or 9th grade). These types of schools play a vital role in the rural and suburban communities of Puerto Rico, often acting as a central hub for neighborhood activities and providing foundational education for students transitioning into secondary high school programs in the Guayama municipal district.

The school is situated in a residential area of Guayama, reflecting the focus of the Puerto Rico Department of Education on maintaining neighborhood-based learning centers. Like many schools in the region, the institution is tasked with fostering academic development while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the southern coast of the island. It remains an essential facility for local families, prioritizing basic literacy, mathematics, and social studies curricula designed to prepare students for the next stage of their academic journeys within the public school system.

For more information, contact RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO at (787) 864-3875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.