RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO

RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN JUAN, PR with about 224 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 19 teachers, RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO 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.

**RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO** is a public educational institution located in the Las Lomas urban development of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Sandalio Alonso, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary instruction (depending on the current grade-level configuration mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education). As is characteristic of schools in the San Juan metropolitan area, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood youth, focusing on academic development within the framework of the island's public school system.

The school is positioned in a well-established residential area of San Juan, which often allows for a localized community atmosphere. Like many schools in the region, RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO operates under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to regional curriculum standards while managing the specific logistical and academic needs of students residing in the 00921 zip code. It serves as a vital component of the local infrastructure, supporting the educational advancement and social development of children and families within the Las Lomas sector.

For more information, contact RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO at (787) 782-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.