FRANCISCO PARRA DUPERON

FRANCISCO PARRA DUPERON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 133 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 12 teachers, FRANCISCO PARRA DUPERON 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.

Based on the address provided, **Francisco Parra Duperón** is a public school located in the Morell Campos urbanización of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It serves as a local educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, primarily catering to the elementary-level needs of the surrounding community in the Ponce area.

As is typical for schools in this region, the institution functions as a community hub, focusing on fundamental academic instruction, social development, and the integration of local cultural values. The school is situated in a residential sector of Ponce, reflecting the department's commitment to providing neighborhood-based schooling options for families within the municipality.

For more information, contact FRANCISCO PARRA DUPERON at (787) 842-5257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.