SU RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA

SU RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in COMERIO, PR with about 382 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 28 teachers, SU RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

**SU Ramón Alejandro Ayala**, located in the Palomas neighborhood of Comerío, Puerto Rico, is a public school operating under the Puerto Rico Department of Education. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically follows a model designed to serve rural communities by providing a comprehensive education that often bridges the gap between elementary and middle school levels. The school is situated along Highway 779 in a mountainous region, serving as a vital educational and social hub for the local families of the Palomas sector.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic context of Comerío, a town known for its rugged terrain and tobacco-growing history. Like many schools in the rural interior of the island, SU Ramón Alejandro Ayala plays a significant role in providing consistent academic instruction and essential support services to students in an area where access to resources can be physically challenging due to the mountainous landscape. It remains a focal point for community development, focusing on the academic achievement and personal growth of its student body within the framework of the public school system in Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact SU RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA at (787) 875-2929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.