SU MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA

SU MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ARECIBO, PR with about 492 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 39 teachers, SU MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Manuel Ruiz Gandía** is a public educational institution located in the Dominguito ward of Arecibo, Puerto Rico (specifically situated along PR-635). As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s infrastructure, the school serves the local rural and suburban community, providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area. Like many schools in the Arecibo region, it plays a central role in the social and academic development of its neighborhood, striving to provide essential instruction within the public school system framework.

The facility is characterized by its location in a residential, semi-rural setting, which often allows for a close-knit school environment. While the school focuses on the standard academic curriculum mandated by the Department of Education, it also serves as a hub for community engagement. Because it is located in the northern coastal region of the island, the school follows the regional pedagogical guidelines set for the Arecibo district, balancing traditional classroom learning with the unique cultural and educational needs of the students in the Dominguito sector.

For more information, contact SU MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA at (787) 879-0851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.