JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ

JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in HATILLO, PR with about 241 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 26 teachers, JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Jose Gautier Benítez School is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, situated along Carr 490 at KM 3.8. The school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction, reflecting the broader structure of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s efforts to ensure accessible schooling for students in rural and suburban areas.

As an institution within the Hatillo region, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of its students. Like many schools in this sector of the island, Jose Gautier Benítez focuses on delivering the standard state curriculum while fostering a localized environment that encourages student engagement, community participation, and academic growth within the context of the Puerto Rican educational system.

For more information, contact JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ at (787) 898-9096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.