BENIGNO CARRION

BENIGNO CARRION 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 330 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, BENIGNO CARRION 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.

Based on the location and official records for Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, **Benigno Carrión** is a public school located in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Situated at the end of Calle Luis Barreras, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-12 education, typical of the regional structure of the island's public school system. As a public institution, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on delivering core academic curricula to students in the Cayey area.

The school is notable for its role within the urban landscape of Cayey, a city known for its mountainous geography and strong community identity. Like many public schools in the region, Benigno Carrión functions as a central hub for neighborhood youth, balancing standard academic requirements with the cultural and social needs of its student population. While specific extracurricular programs or specialized academic tracks can vary by year based on departmental mandates, the school remains a primary educational fixture for residents living in and around the Luis Barreras district.

For more information, contact BENIGNO CARRION at (787) 738-3087 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.