EMERITA LEON ELEMENTAL

EMERITA LEON ELEMENTAL 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 326 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 30 teachers, EMERITA LEON ELEMENTAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The **Emerita León Elemental** school is a public primary educational institution located in the Villa Verde urbanization of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Situated on Calle Luis Morales, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-level students within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is typical for schools in the Cayey region, it operates as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on core academic development, social integration, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during the formative years of childhood.

The school is positioned within a residential area, reflecting its role as a neighborhood-based facility designed to provide accessible education to the families of Villa Verde and its surrounding sectors. Like many elementary schools across the island, Emerita León Elemental emphasizes a structured classroom environment intended to prepare students for their transition into intermediate and high school levels. While specific extracurricular or academic specialty programs may vary by school year, the institution remains a vital part of the Cayey municipality’s commitment to public primary schooling and community development.

For more information, contact EMERITA LEON ELEMENTAL at (787) 738-2410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.