ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON

ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON 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 265 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 24 teachers, ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON 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.

The **Escuela Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón**, located at 200 Avenida Las Nereidas in Cataño, Puerto Rico, serves as a foundational educational institution within its local community. As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school is situated in a coastal municipality, playing an integral role in the neighborhood’s social fabric by providing primary or secondary instruction tailored to the needs of the youth in the Cataño area.

The institution is named in honor of Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón, a prominent 19th and early 20th-century Puerto Rican lawyer, politician, and intellectual known for his advocacy of social justice and political reform. In keeping with this historical legacy, the school aims to instill values of civic responsibility and intellectual curiosity in its student body. By focusing on a structured curriculum and community engagement, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the region, working to prepare students for future educational and professional opportunities within Puerto Rico and beyond.

For more information, contact ROSENDO MATIENZO CINTRON at (787) 788-1612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.