DAVID G. FARRAGUT

DAVID G. FARRAGUT is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 187 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 15 teachers, DAVID G. FARRAGUT has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 DAVID G. FARRAGUT School, located at the intersection of Calle McKinley and Pilar Defilló in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational institution within the Mayagüez school district. As a public school facility, it plays a vital role in the community by providing primary or secondary instruction to the students of this historic coastal city. Its location in the heart of Mayagüez places it in an area known for its proximity to local services, businesses, and the vibrant academic culture fostered by the nearby University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.

The school is named in honor of DAVID G. FARRAGUT, the first admiral of the United States Navy, whose historical connection to the island of Minorca and subsequent career in the U.S. Navy often makes his namesake institutions symbols of leadership and discipline. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, DAVID G. FARRAGUT focuses on delivering the standard island-wide curriculum while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the western region. It functions as a foundational pillar for local families, helping to shape the academic development of the youth in the Mayagüez municipality.

For more information, contact DAVID G. FARRAGUT at (787) 832-3344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.