SU PEDRO DIAZ FONSECA

SU PEDRO DIAZ FONSECA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CAYEY, PR with about 122 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 15 teachers, SU PEDRO DIAZ FONSECA has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Pedro Díaz Fonseca** is a public school located in the Beatriz barrio of Cayey, Puerto Rico. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically functions as a comprehensive institution that typically serves students from elementary through middle school levels (K-8). Situated in a mountainous, semi-rural setting along Carr. 1, the school serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to local families.

Like many schools in the Cayey region, SU Pedro Díaz Fonseca plays an essential role in the social and educational fabric of the Beatriz neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is aligned with the Puerto Rico Department of Education standards, emphasizing core subjects while fostering a close-knit learning environment typical of smaller, community-based schools. By serving students across several formative grade levels, the school acts as a primary pillar for neighborhood development and student preparation for high school.

For more information, contact SU PEDRO DIAZ FONSECA at (787) 738-3584 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.