Catalyzing the Future Leaders of Tomorrow
Rutilio Grande School
Our school opened its doors in January 2022, starting with kindergarten and first grade, at a time when we did not yet have our own facilities, but we had a strong conviction: to transform our community through education.
Today, we have grown to serve more than 90 students from first through sixth grade and now have a space that reflects that effort and commitment. However, our purpose goes beyond what we have already achieved: we continue moving forward with a vision to grow, expand opportunities, and reach many more children who are still waiting for an education that can change their lives..
Built with Love, Opened with Purpose
We officially opened the doors of our new facilities at Colegio Rutilio Grande García, marking a deeply meaningful moment in our history. This was not just an inauguration, but the result of a journey shaped by effort, dedication, and hope—made possible in great part through the generous support of Jose Elías Romero.
Every space within our school reflects a dream sustained with determination and brought to life with all the love in the world. What once felt distant is now a reality that opens its doors to transform lives through education.
This new beginning represents far more than a physical place; it is a symbol of what we believe in and everything that is still to come.
School Campus
Grande Center is thrilled to announce the commencement of the construction of its permanent site due to the generosity of Jose Elías Romero. Please watch this video to learn more:
The school will eventually educate 800 K-12 students focused on faith and social justice building skills for the 21st century with bilingual instruction and technology training. Students will utilize blended learning programs to accelerate core skills while learning marketable technology skills including coding, video conferencing, data analysis, and Google Suite. Instruction will be based on values-based principles connecting students’ learning to the larger context of real world application promoting faith and justice.
Grande School accelerates learning by utilizing blended learning programs in the core skills of reading and mathematics. Grande School includes a comprehensive English program and 40% of daily instruction is in English which is part of the longer-term strategy to prepare Grande’s students to be competitive in an international job market where graduates can work in remote jobs in the technology sector.
Our school give personalized learning with high standards to maximize students’ potential. Transportation is provided for free to give access to under-resourced families and serve former refugee communities from the Salvadoran Civil War.
