HEMETERIO COLON

HEMETERIO COLON is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 299 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 18 teachers, HEMETERIO COLON has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 and official records for the address provided, **Hemeterio Colón** (Escuela Hemeterio Colón) is a public school located in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Concordia, the school serves the local community within the Ponce School District. It is characteristic of many urban public schools in the area, focusing on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods of Ponce.

Historically, the school has functioned as an elementary institution, dedicated to the academic and social development of children in the region. Like many educational facilities in Puerto Rico, it operates under the administration of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico (Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico). The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, playing a vital role in the local educational infrastructure by supporting the literacy and developmental needs of its student body.

For more information, contact HEMETERIO COLON at (787) 840-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.