LUCY GRILLASCA

LUCY GRILLASCA 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 231 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 27 teachers, LUCY GRILLASCA has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 school you are referring to is the **Escuela LUCY GRILLASCA**, a public educational institution located in the Parque Amalia Marín sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Situated in the southern region of the island, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction, typically catering to students at the elementary school level. Like many public schools in Ponce, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the neighborhood's social and educational infrastructure.

The facility is located in a residential area, making it a focal point for families living in the surrounding Parque Amalia Marín community. As part of the Ponce school district, the institution is tasked with meeting the pedagogical standards of the island’s public school system, focusing on core curriculum subjects and the development of students within their formative years. It serves as an essential hub for early childhood and primary education for the children of this specific sector of Ponce.

For more information, contact LUCY GRILLASCA at (787) 842-4010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.