DRA. MARIA T DELGADO DE MARCANO

DRA. MARIA T DELGADO DE MARCANO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN LORENZO, PR with about 561 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, DRA. MARIA T DELGADO DE MARCANO has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 **Escuela Dra. María T. Delgado de Marcano**, located in the Florida sector of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational pillar for the surrounding community. As a public institution operating under the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental academic instruction to students, typically focusing on the primary or early secondary levels. Its location along the Carr 9929 highway positions it as a key resource for families residing in the rural and semi-rural areas of the San Lorenzo municipality.

Beyond its role in core academics, the school functions as a vital social hub for the Florida community. Like many schools in this region, it emphasizes the development of student character, cultural engagement, and local identity within the Puerto Rican public school system. By fostering a learning environment that connects students to their immediate surroundings, the institution strives to support the academic growth and future prospects of the youth in San Lorenzo despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in mountain-adjacent municipalities.

For more information, contact DRA. MARIA T DELGADO DE MARCANO at (787) 736-0470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.