JOSE RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO

JOSE RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAJAS, PR with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 38 teachers, JOSE RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO 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.

Based on the provided address, the school is **Escuela JOSE RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO**, located in the Ensenada ward of Lajas, Puerto Rico. It serves as a public educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, catering to the local community in the southwestern part of the island.

As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the social and academic development of children in the Lajas region. Like many schools in this area of Puerto Rico, it functions as a community hub, providing fundamental instruction while navigating the unique geographical and cultural context of the Lajas municipality. The school is situated near the coast, reflecting the rural-to-suburban character of the Ensenada area, and it remains a key facility for families residing along the Ave Los Veteranos corridor.

For more information, contact JOSE RODRIGUEZ DE SOTO at (787) 821-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.