ANTONIO R. BARCELO

ANTONIO R. BARCELO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CANOVANAS, PR with about 527 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 34 teachers, ANTONIO R. BARCELO has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 associated with the address provided—Calle Palmer Final, Canóvanas, PR 00729—is **Escuela Antonio R. Barceló**. Located in the municipality of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, this institution serves as a local public school providing foundational education to the students within its community. As is common with many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for academic development, focusing on the core curriculum mandated by the Puerto Rico Department of Education to prepare students for their future educational and professional endeavors.

The school is situated in a residential area of Canóvanas, reflecting the typical structure of public education facilities in the island’s suburban sectors. It is named in honor of Antonio R. Barceló, a historically significant figure in Puerto Rican politics, which aligns with the local practice of naming schools after prominent island leaders. The school plays an essential role in the social and intellectual life of the local neighborhood, fostering a learning environment aimed at supporting the growth of the youth in the Canóvanas area.

For more information, contact ANTONIO R. BARCELO at (787) 876-4055 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.