COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA

COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in NARANJITO, PR with about 367 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 27 teachers, COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 location provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela Segunda Unidad COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA**, located in the Achiote ward of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. As a "Segunda Unidad" school, it is part of the public education system in Puerto Rico, traditionally serving students from elementary through middle school levels (typically grades K–8 or 9) within the local rural community.

The school serves as a central hub for the families of the Achiote neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational education within the framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Being situated along the mountainous geography of Carr. 164, it plays a vital role in the local infrastructure by providing accessible schooling to students who might otherwise face long commutes to the urban center of Naranjito.

Like many schools in the region, the institution aims to foster academic growth while maintaining strong ties to the community culture. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, following the island-wide curriculum standards, and serves as a key resource for extracurricular activities and community engagement for the residents of the Naranjito area.

For more information, contact COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA at (787) 869-1309 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.