Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón

Mejicanos, El Salvador

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School details

Population

849 students

Grades

Kindergarten to 9th grade

Year founded

1976

About the school and its community

Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón is a public school in the San Ramón area of Mejicanos, on the northern edge of metropolitan San Salvador. Mejicanos is one of the most densely populated urban districts in El Salvador: the 2024 census counted approximately 136,600 residents in an area of just 22 square kilometers.

San Ramón is an established, predominantly residential area, made up of working families living in densely settled colonias and neighborhoods. Its proximity to San Salvador gives residents access to jobs, markets, schools, and public transportation, but families still face significant economic pressure, food insecurity, and inadequate public infrastructure.

The school’s needs extend beyond infrastructure to students’ social and emotional well-being. Together with Glasswing, students and teachers are working to create a safe, colorful, and welcoming school grounded in respect. With a united faculty and hardworking community, Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón is a place where children’s ambitions reach far beyond the challenges they face. Please join us in building the dignified learning environment they deserve.

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When you sponsor a school, you’re directly funding programs that meet your school’s specific needs. These may include:

- After-school clubs and enrichment
- Mentorship
- Trauma-informed mental health support
- Academic programs and learning materials
- Essential repairs that create safer, more welcoming spaces

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Meet the students

Alisson

“I’m Alisson, I’m 15 years old and I would love to be a cook and travel the world to help my family financially.

I like to draw, sew, make bracelets and play with my cousin. I study at the Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón in Mejicanos, a place that means a lot to me, but where I would like there to be no bullying or mistreatment of other students.

I think it would be very valuable to have workshops that promote harmony and respect for others. I would love to see my school more colorful, full of recreational spaces and always clean.”

—Alisson, 15

René

“My name is René, I’m 13 years old and my dream is to work for an airline and be the best purser.

One of my favorite things to do is dance. I study at Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón in Mejicanos, and I would like it to be a school where there is no discrimination of any kind, neither because of our parents’ jobs, nor because of the area where the school is located.

I dream of a renovated school, with colors and gardens, and also with spaces for everyone to be together.”

—René, 13

Meet a teacher

“My name is Carlos and I am the director of the Centro Escolar Colonia San Ramón in Mejicanos.

Our biggest challenge in this school is to educate children and young people in an environment that is safe, clean and pleasant for them. We are currently facing challenges such as the closure of one of our buildings due to structural damage. However, we are a united team, with good communication and enthusiasm to contribute to the students.

This school is a joyful space where we have students with great potential and talent and where we promote progress, training and learning while having fun.

Any support we receive would make a meaningful difference for our school and the wider community.”

—Teacher Carlos