SU ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ

SU ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ 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 198 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 17 teachers, SU ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ 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 Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz** is a public educational institution located in the mountainous municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, specifically within the Botijas II ward (Carr. 156, Km 6.2). As a rural school, it serves as a fundamental pillar for the local community, providing essential academic instruction to students living in the interior region of the island. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, adhering to the standard public school curriculum designed to meet the academic needs of primary or intermediate-level students in the area.

Because of its geographic location in the central mountain range (*la Cordillera Central*), the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Botijas community. It serves not only as a place of learning but also as a central hub for families residing in this semi-isolated sector. Like many schools in rural Orocovis, it is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing accessible education to students who might otherwise face challenges due to the rugged terrain and distance from urban centers.

For more information, contact SU ANA JOAQUINA ORTIZ ORTIZ at (787) 867-0411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.