ELEMENTAL BO HIGUILLAR (ECOLOGICA)

ELEMENTAL BO HIGUILLAR (ECOLOGICA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in DORADO, PR with about 286 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 23 teachers, ELEMENTAL BO HIGUILLAR (ECOLOGICA) 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.

Based on the information provided, here is a summary description of the school:

**Escuela Elemental Bo. Higuillar** is a public elementary school located in the Higuillar ward of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Situated at Carr 695 Km 1 Hm 16, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to young students. As a public institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, its mission is centered on fostering academic development and social growth in a neighborhood-based environment.

The school is distinguished by its classification as "Ecológica" (Ecological), which indicates a pedagogical focus on environmental awareness, sustainability, and nature-based learning. By integrating ecological principles into its curriculum and school culture, the institution encourages students to develop a sense of responsibility toward the environment and the local ecosystem of the northern coastal region of Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact ELEMENTAL BO HIGUILLAR (ECOLOGICA) at (787) 898-2795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.