INES MARIA MENDOZA

INES MARIA MENDOZA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CAGUAS, PR with about 221 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 20 teachers, INES MARIA MENDOZA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Escuela Inés María Mendoza is a public educational institution located in the Villas de Castro neighborhood of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Situated at the corner of Calle 10 and Calle 11, the school serves the local community by providing primary or elementary education tailored to the needs of students in the Caguas region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the facility functions as a central hub for academic development and social interaction for children living within the residential areas of Villas de Castro.

The school is named in honor of Inés María Mendoza, a prominent Puerto Rican educator, writer, and activist who was also the wife of Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Reflecting the legacy of its namesake, the institution focuses on fostering a learning environment that encourages academic growth and community involvement. It remains a staple of its neighborhood, providing a structured setting for students to engage in their fundamental studies while preparing for future educational transitions.

For more information, contact INES MARIA MENDOZA at (787) 744-6447 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.