JOSEFINA LINARES

JOSEFINA LINARES is a Title I public school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LARES, PR with about 388 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 32 teachers, JOSEFINA LINARES 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.

The **JOSEFINA LINARES School** is a public educational institution located in the barrio of Lares, Puerto Rico, specifically situated at KM 12.5 along Highway 111. As is typical of many schools in this rural mountainous region, the institution serves as a central hub for the local community, providing essential academic instruction and social development for students in the surrounding area.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and reflects the geographic and cultural characteristics of Lares. Because of its location in a "barrio" setting, the school plays a vital role in the lives of local families, often acting as a focal point for neighborhood engagement while working to meet the specific educational needs of students living in the interior of the island.

For more information, contact JOSEFINA LINARES at (787) 897-4070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.