SU GERARDO SELLES SOLA

SU GERARDO SELLES SOLA 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 318 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 25 teachers, SU GERARDO SELLES SOLA 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 information provided, here is a summary description of the school:

**SU GERARDO SELLES SOLA** is a public educational institution located in the Guavate sector of Cayey, Puerto Rico, specifically positioned along Highway 184. As a "Segunda Unidad" (SU) school, it historically serves as a consolidated facility that typically offers an integrated curriculum covering both elementary and middle school grades, catering to the rural community nestled in the mountains of Cayey.

The school is well-known within the local region, particularly for its location in an area famous for its traditional gastronomy and scenic environment. By serving the students of the Guavate barrio, the school plays a vital role in the community, providing foundational education to local families and serving as a central hub for neighborhood academic and extracurricular development.

For more information, contact SU GERARDO SELLES SOLA at (787) 263-0490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.