SAN PATRICIO

SAN PATRICIO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in JAYUYA, PR with about 93 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 9 teachers, SAN PATRICIO has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 data provided, **Escuela SAN PATRICIO** is a public school situated in the mountainous municipality of **Jayuya, Puerto Rico**. Located specifically along Carr 139 (KM 7 MH 6) in the Barrio SAN PATRICIO, the school serves the rural population of the central highlands. As is common with schools in this region of Puerto Rico, the institution plays a vital role as a community anchor, providing essential educational services to students living in the rugged, forested terrain characteristic of Jayuya.

The school operates within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, typically serving students in the primary or intermediate grade levels depending on current regional consolidations. Because of its geographic isolation in the central mountain range, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Jayuya, an area known for its strong ties to Taíno heritage and coffee production. It provides a localized learning environment for families who reside in the higher elevations of the island, ensuring access to public education despite the logistical challenges often associated with mountainous school districts.

For more information, contact SAN PATRICIO at (787) 259-0112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.