SU JOSE A VARGAS

SU JOSE A VARGAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ISABELA, PR with about 241 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 23 teachers, SU JOSE A VARGAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

**SU Jose A. Vargas** is a public school located in the Santa Rosa sector of Isabela, Puerto Rico, specifically situated along PR-446. As an "SU" (*Segunda Unidad*), the institution traditionally serves students through the middle school level (typically grades K–8 or 6–9), functioning as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural and residential communities. By providing foundational instruction in a local setting, the school plays an essential role in the academic and social development of the youth in the Bo. Llamadas area.

The school is part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system and reflects the typical structure of smaller, community-centered schools on the island. Its location in the mountainous/rural geography of Isabela suggests a close-knit school environment where faculty and staff often maintain strong ties with local families. As a local educational institution, it focuses on delivering the standard curriculum while navigating the unique socio-economic and logistical challenges often present in Puerto Rico’s regional public school districts.

For more information, contact SU JOSE A VARGAS at (787) 830-0260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.