ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400

ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 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 233 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 20 teachers, ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 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 **Escuela ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400** is a public elementary school located in the rural/suburban municipality of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. Situated specifically along Carr 185 at kilometer 15.8 in the Las 400 community, the school serves as a fundamental educational anchor for families living in this specific sector of the region. As an elementary institution, its primary mission is to provide foundational academic instruction, social development, and support for children in the surrounding neighborhoods during their formative years.

The school operates under the administration of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and reflects the typical profile of rural schools in the island’s eastern region. Its location in the Las 400 parcelas emphasizes its role as a neighborhood-based institution, focusing on accessibility for local students and fostering a tight-knit school community. Like many schools in this area, it plays a vital role in local social stability, acting not only as a place of learning but as a central hub for the residents of the Canóvanas community.

For more information, contact ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 at (787) 876-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.