TOMAS CARRION MADURO

TOMAS CARRION MADURO 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 272 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 21 teachers, TOMAS CARRION MADURO has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

**TOMAS CARRION MADURO**, located in the La Rambla sector of the Machuelo barrio in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Situated along Highway 14, the school is positioned within a residential area known for its accessibility and proximity to the urban center of Ponce. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in providing academic instruction and extracurricular development to students in the surrounding neighborhoods.

While the facility serves as a foundational center for learning, it also acts as a hub for the Machuelo community, reflecting the cultural and social characteristics of the Ponce region. The school’s location in La Rambla places it within one of Ponce’s well-established areas, often balancing traditional educational goals with the specific needs of the local student population. Like many schools in the region, TOMAS CARRION MADURO focuses on fostering student growth through the standard Puerto Rican public school curriculum while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere typical of a neighborhood-based institution.

For more information, contact TOMAS CARRION MADURO at (787) 843-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.