LAS MAREAS

LAS MAREAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SALINAS, PR with about 132 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, LAS MAREAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

LAS MAREAS School is a public educational institution located in the coastal community of LAS MAREAS in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Situated along the main road of the neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing primary education to students living in this rural, shoreline area. Because of its location in a region characterized by its proximity to the Caribbean Sea and local mangrove ecosystems, the school often plays a vital role in the social and academic development of children within this distinct geographic context.

As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school follows the island's standardized curriculum while striving to address the unique needs of its student population. Like many schools in the Salinas region, LAS MAREAS emphasizes community integration and cultural identity. Despite facing the logistical challenges common to schools in smaller, coastal municipalities, the institution remains a cornerstone for local families, fostering a close-knit learning environment that connects the classroom experience to the surrounding community and its traditions.

For more information, contact LAS MAREAS at (787) 864-4727 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.