EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES

EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LOIZA, PR with about 78 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 8 teachers, EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 **EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES** school is a public educational institution located in the Torrecilla Baja barrio of Loíza, Puerto Rico (specifically situated along Carr. 187). As a school serving the coastal community of Loíza, it plays a vital role in the local educational infrastructure, providing instruction to students within the region while reflecting the unique cultural and geographic identity of the area.

Because the school is located in the northern coastal corridor of Puerto Rico, it often integrates into a community that is deeply rooted in Afro-Puerto Rican traditions and heritage. Schools in this area frequently emphasize the preservation of local customs and history alongside their standard academic curriculum. For families in the Torrecilla Baja sector, the EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES school serves as a primary community hub focused on the academic and social development of local youth.

For more information, contact EMILIANO FIGUEROA TORRES at (787) 791-5396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.