VIOLETA REYES PEREZ (ELEMENTAL URBANA K-6)

VIOLETA REYES PEREZ (ELEMENTAL URBANA K-6) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CIDRA, PR with about 600 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, VIOLETA REYES PEREZ (ELEMENTAL URBANA K-6) 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.

Violeta Reyes Pérez is a public elementary school (K-6) located in the rural neighborhood of Río Abajo in the municipality of Cidra, Puerto Rico. As an *elemental urbana* school, it serves the local community by providing foundational education from kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on the core academic curriculum mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

The school is situated along Highway PR-172 (near the KM 11 HM 1 marker), placing it within a key corridor of Cidra. As a vital educational hub for the area, the school plays a significant role in the development of children in the rural-urban transition zones of the region, fostering a community-centered learning environment aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

For more information, contact VIOLETA REYES PEREZ (ELEMENTAL URBANA K-6) at (787) 739-0155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.