SU ASUNCION LUGO

SU ASUNCION LUGO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in YABUCOA, PR with about 220 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 22 teachers, SU ASUNCION LUGO 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.

The school identified is **Escuela Asunción Lugo**, located in the Camino Nuevo ward (Bo. Camino Nuevo) of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. As a public institution situated in a rural-coastal municipality, it serves as a foundational educational center for the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. The school’s location along Carr. 701 places it at the heart of the Camino Nuevo area, reflecting the department's effort to maintain accessible neighborhood schools for students living in the southeastern region of the island.

Like many public schools in the Yabucoa region, Escuela Asunción Lugo plays a vital role in the social and academic development of its youth. The institution focuses on providing a standard K-12 curriculum (typically serving primary-level students) while navigating the unique challenges of the local topography and the island's educational reform efforts. As a pillar of the Camino Nuevo community, the school serves not only as a place of learning but also as a central hub for neighborhood activities and community cohesion.

For more information, contact SU ASUNCION LUGO at (787) 893-2626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.