STEPHEN S. HUSSE (LA VEGA)

STEPHEN S. HUSSE (LA VEGA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BARRANQUITAS, PR with about 112 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 13 teachers, STEPHEN S. HUSSE (LA VEGA) 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.

The **Stephen S. Husse School** (often referred to as Escuela Stephen S. Husse) is a public educational institution located in the La Vega sector of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-711, the school serves the local community in the mountainous central region of the island. It operates as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, providing instruction at the elementary or middle school level to students living in the rural areas surrounding the Barranquitas municipality.

As a neighborhood school, the Stephen S. Husse institution plays a vital role in the academic and social development of children in the La Vega community. Like many schools in this region of Puerto Rico, it functions as a central hub for local families, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and cultural integration within the framework of the island’s public school curriculum. The school's remote location in the interior of the island highlights its importance in ensuring educational access for students who might otherwise face challenges traveling to larger town centers.

For more information, contact STEPHEN S. HUSSE (LA VEGA) at (787) 857-0125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.