RAFAEL CORDERO

RAFAEL CORDERO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CATANO, PR with about 424 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 34 teachers, RAFAEL CORDERO has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 CORDERO School, located on Calle Marginal in the Los Caños area of Cataño, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Named in honor of RAFAEL CORDERO, a legendary 19th-century self-taught educator known as the "father of public education in Puerto Rico," the school reflects a long-standing commitment to providing accessible learning opportunities within the Cataño municipality.

As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s network, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its students, typically catering to the K-12 age range depending on its specific designation within the district. The facility serves as a vital neighborhood hub, providing structured classroom instruction, extracurricular support, and community engagement, striving to uphold the legacy of its namesake by fostering literacy and academic excellence among the youth of the region.

For more information, contact RAFAEL CORDERO at (787) 788-1557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.