CEFERINO COLON LUCCA

CEFERINO COLON LUCCA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUANICA, PR with about 63 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 9 teachers, CEFERINO COLON LUCCA has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

**Ceferino Colón Lucca** is a public school located in the La Joya neighborhood of Santa Rita, within the municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Situated in a rural setting, the school serves as a fundamental educational pillar for the local community, catering to students in the surrounding areas of the southern coast of the island. Like many schools in the Guánica region, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and is integrated into the daily life of the small, close-knit township of Santa Rita.

The school is representative of the diverse educational landscape in Puerto Rico’s southern region, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to local children. As a facility located in an area frequently impacted by environmental and seismic challenges, the school plays a critical role in maintaining social stability and educational continuity for the families of Guánica. It remains a key point of contact for community engagement, striving to support student development despite the socio-economic complexities often faced by rural districts in the Commonwealth.

For more information, contact CEFERINO COLON LUCCA at (787) 821-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.