SU FEDERICO DEGETAU

SU FEDERICO DEGETAU is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ARECIBO, PR with about 630 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, SU FEDERICO DEGETAU 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.

Escuela Federico Degetau is a public educational institution located in the Santana ward (Bo. Santana) of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, situated along Highway 2 at kilometer 68. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction. Its location in a rural-suburban sector of Arecibo positions it as a vital hub for neighborhood families, fostering a localized learning environment for students within the northern region of the island.

The school is named in honor of Federico Degetau y González, a prominent Puerto Rican lawyer, writer, and politician who served as the first Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to the U.S. House of Representatives. Consistent with many public schools in the region, the institution focuses on the standard academic curriculum mandated by the Department of Education, aiming to prepare students for secondary education. By maintaining a presence in the Santana community, the school plays an essential role in the social and educational development of the area's youth.

For more information, contact SU FEDERICO DEGETAU at (787) 881-1524 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.