PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ

PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in YAUCO, PR with about 159 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 16 teachers, PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ 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 **Profesora Luisa Monsegur Vélez** school is a public educational institution located in the Barrio Barinas sector of Yauco, Puerto Rico. As a school serving a rural community, it plays a vital role in the local development of the Yauco municipality, providing foundational education to the children and youth of the surrounding area.

The school is named in honor of Professor Luisa Monsegur Vélez, reflecting the institution's commitment to upholding the values of academic excellence and community service. Like many schools in the region, it functions under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving as a social and intellectual hub for the families of Barrio Barinas.

For more information, contact PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ at (787) 267-6615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.