SU HELECHAL

SU HELECHAL 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 176 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 15 teachers, SU HELECHAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 school located at Carr 162 KM 7 HM 4 in the Helechal ward of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the rural mountainous community of the region. As is typical for schools in the Barranquitas municipality, it plays a vital role as a community hub, providing essential primary or secondary education to students living in the interior of the island. The facility is situated along a major local artery (Carr 162), which serves as the primary connection for families residing in the surrounding agricultural and residential zones.

Because of its geographic location in the central mountain range (*la cordillera central*), the school operates within a unique socio-educational context defined by a close-knit community atmosphere. While specific academic performance data can fluctuate, schools in this area are generally characterized by a commitment to local cultural preservation and a focus on overcoming the logistical challenges inherent to remote, rural school districts. It functions as a key pillar for the development of the youth in the Helechal sector, ensuring that residents have access to the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s curriculum without needing to commute to the more populated urban center of Barranquitas.

For more information, contact SU HELECHAL at (787) 857-2360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.