SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS

SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in QUEBRADILLAS, PR with about 112 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 16 teachers, SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS 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.

**Escuela Eugenio María de Hostos**, located in the Guajataca neighborhood of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational hub situated in a scenic, rural area along Carretera 453. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education to the students of the region. The school is named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, a renowned Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and advocate for educational reform, reflecting a commitment to the civic and academic values associated with his legacy.

Given its location in the Guajataca sector, the school functions as a focal point for families in this mountainous, coastal-adjacent community. Schools in this area of Quebradillas typically emphasize a close-knit educational environment that balances academic curriculum with the cultural identity of the municipality. While it serves the immediate needs of its student population, the institution remains an essential part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s efforts to provide accessible schooling to students living outside of the main urban centers.

For more information, contact SU EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS at (787) 895-5077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.