SU BOTIJAS 1

SU BOTIJAS 1 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in OROCOVIS, PR with about 166 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 22 teachers, SU BOTIJAS 1 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 location data provided, **SU Botijas 1** (Segunda Unidad Botijas 1) is a public school located in the mountainous municipality of **Orocovis, Puerto Rico**. Situated along Carr. 568 in the Botijas barrio, the school serves a rural community in the central highlands of the island, an area known for its rugged terrain and traditional agricultural roots.

As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it historically follows a model in Puerto Rico that provides education through the middle school level (typically kindergarten through 8th or 9th grade), often emphasizing vocational or practical skills alongside standard academics. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a social and educational anchor for the families living in the scattered rural sectors of the Orocovis region.

For more information, contact SU BOTIJAS 1 at (787) 867-2260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.