EL FARALLON

EL FARALLON 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 178 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 14 teachers, EL FARALLON 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 public education data for Puerto Rico, here is a summary of the school:

**Escuela El Farallón** is a public educational institution located in the mountainous municipality of Barranquitas, specifically within the Quebradillas sector along Highway 152. As a school serving a rural community, it plays a vital role in the local infrastructure of the region, providing foundational education to children living in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. Like many schools in the Barranquitas district, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and serves as a central hub for community engagement and student development.

The school is situated in a geographic area characterized by its scenic, rugged topography, which is typical of the island's central mountain range. Because of its location in a more isolated sector, the school is essential for ensuring that students in the Bo. Quebradillas area have accessible schooling without needing to commute long distances to the town center. Its presence helps maintain the social fabric of this specific Barranquitas community, focusing on academic instruction and social development within the context of the local public school system.

For more information, contact EL FARALLON at (787) 857-2435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.