HERMINIA GARCIA

HERMINIA GARCIA 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 533 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, HERMINIA GARCIA has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 records for Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, **HERMINIA GARCIA Elementary School** (Escuela Elemental Herminia García) is a public primary school situated in the Glenview Garden urban area of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on the standard academic curriculum mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

As a community-based school in Ponce, the institution plays a vital role in the social and academic development of local youth. Like many public schools in the region, its operations are centered on fostering student growth through traditional classroom instruction while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the southern region of the island. It serves as a localized hub for families within the Glenview Garden district, maintaining a focus on primary education and school-community engagement.

For more information, contact HERMINIA GARCIA at (787) 840-6455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.