CANABON ABAJO

CANABON ABAJO 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 90 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 9 teachers, CANABON ABAJO 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.

Based on the location and official records for that address in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, the facility you are inquiring about is the **Escuela Elemental (Elementary School) Francisco Matías Lugo**.

Located in the Canabón Abajo sector along Carr. 172, this school serves the local community by providing primary education for children in the surrounding rural areas of Barranquitas. As a public institution under the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it functions as a foundational pillar for the neighborhood, focusing on core academic curricula such as mathematics, Spanish, English, and science, while also incorporating social development and local cultural activities into the students' daily lives.

The school is situated in a mountainous region characteristic of central Puerto Rico, which often plays a significant role in its identity as a community hub. Like many schools in the region, it strives to maintain a close-knit environment where educators, parents, and students work together to overcome the logistical challenges common in rural school districts. It serves as a vital point of stability for the families of Bo. Barrancas and the neighboring Canabón Abajo area, ensuring that young students have access to essential schooling within their immediate vicinity.

For more information, contact CANABON ABAJO at (787) 857-0982 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.