JOSE A. NIEVES

JOSE A. NIEVES 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 154 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 20 teachers, JOSE A. NIEVES 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.

Based on the address provided, **JOSE A. NIEVES** is a public school located in the Las Palmas public housing complex in Cataño, Puerto Rico. It serves the local community within the Cataño municipality, functioning as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s regional system. As is common with schools situated within residential complexes in Puerto Rico, it plays a central role in the daily lives of local families, often acting as a focal point for social and educational development for children residing in the immediate and surrounding areas.

Because it is located in a high-density residential zone, the school is typically designed to meet the academic and social needs of a diverse student population. Like many institutions in the region, the school’s environment is shaped by its proximity to the urban landscape of Cataño, a coastal town that often faces unique socioeconomic challenges. The school remains an essential pillar for the neighborhood, providing foundational education and serving as a critical resource for the youth living in the Las Palmas area.

For more information, contact JOSE A. NIEVES at (787) 788-7095 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.