NORMA I. TORRES COLON
NORMA I. TORRES COLON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VILLALBA, PR with about 286 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 20 teachers, NORMA I. TORRES COLON has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 school listed is **Escuela Norma I. Torres Colón**, located along Carretera 150 (KM 5) in the municipality of Villalba, Puerto Rico. As a public institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education tailored to the regional needs of the Villalba area. Its location along the main road connecting Villalba to Coamo makes it a central hub for students residing in the surrounding rural and semi-urban sectors.
Like many schools in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, Norma I. Torres Colón plays a vital role in the social and academic development of its youth. The institution focuses on adhering to the standard Puerto Rican curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for students to achieve their educational milestones. It remains an essential pillar of the Villalba community, contributing to the academic growth and future prospects of local families.
For more information, contact NORMA I. TORRES COLON at (787) 847-2110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VILLALBA, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
NORMA I. TORRES COLON is a public Title I school in VILLALBA, PR with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 286 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORMA I. TORRES COLON is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.