RAFAEL HERNANDEZ

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VEGA ALTA, PR with about 249 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 20 teachers, RAFAEL HERNANDEZ 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.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that the address provided corresponds to the **Escuela Rafael Hernández**, a public school located in the municipality of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.

Here is a summary description of the school:

The Escuela Rafael Hernández serves as a foundational educational institution within the community of Vega Alta. As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is committed to providing academic instruction to students within its district, typically focusing on primary or elementary education. The school plays a vital role in the local neighborhood of Urb. Santa Ana, acting as both a center for learning and a hub for community development, where students engage in a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering social and intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a core pillar for families in the Vega Alta area. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive environment that promotes civic responsibility and cultural enrichment for its student body. By facilitating classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and local engagement, the Escuela Rafael Hernández works to prepare its students for future academic transitions while remaining deeply connected to the identity and needs of the local Puerto Rican community.

For more information, contact RAFAEL HERNANDEZ at (787) 883-1025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.