DON LUIS MUNOZ MARIN (ELEMENTAL URBANA NUEVA)

DON LUIS MUNOZ MARIN (ELEMENTAL URBANA NUEVA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CEIBA, PR with about 357 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, DON LUIS MUNOZ MARIN (ELEMENTAL URBANA NUEVA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 **Don Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School** (Escuela Elemental Urbana Nueva) is a public educational institution located on Carr 779 in the municipality of Ceiba, Puerto Rico. As a "nueva" (new) urban elementary school, it serves as a foundational academic hub for the local community, catering to primary-level students within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. The school is named in honor of Don Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico and a pivotal figure in the island’s political history, reflecting a commitment to fostering civic pride and foundational learning in its student body.

Situated in the quiet coastal region of Ceiba, the school functions as a critical resource for families in the area. Like many schools in the region, it focuses on delivering the standard elementary curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating cultural programs to help students connect with their local identity. Its location on Carr 779 positions it as an accessible neighborhood school, playing an essential role in the social and educational development of children in the municipality during their formative years.

For more information, contact DON LUIS MUNOZ MARIN (ELEMENTAL URBANA NUEVA) at (787) 787-2565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.