PLAYA GRANDE

PLAYA GRANDE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VIEQUES, PR with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 19 teachers, PLAYA GRANDE 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.

Based on the location provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela PLAYA GRANDE** (often associated with the Antonia Saez school complex) in Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Escuela PLAYA GRANDE serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community of Vieques. Situated along the rural landscape of the island, the school provides essential primary education to students living in the PLAYA GRANDE and surrounding sectors. Like many schools on the island, it functions as a community hub, balancing academic instruction with the unique cultural and social challenges of being located on an offshore municipality.

The school is characterized by its focus on providing a foundational learning environment for children in a small-island context. Because of its remote location, the institution plays a critical role in local development, often working to ensure that students have access to the same curriculum and educational resources as their counterparts on the main island of Puerto Rico. Despite the logistical challenges often faced by schools in Vieques, the staff remains dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both local pride and academic growth.

For more information, contact PLAYA GRANDE at (787) 741-2766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.