FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS

FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN JUAN, PR with about 253 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 22 teachers, FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS 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.

The school identified as **Fray Bartolomé de las Casas**, located at Avenida Eduardo Conde Final in the Barrio Obrero area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, serves as a cornerstone of its local urban community. As part of the public school system in San Juan, the institution is situated within a densely populated neighborhood, playing a vital role in providing primary or secondary education to families in the surrounding area. Its namesake, a 16th-century Spanish friar known for his advocacy for human rights, reflects a historical tradition often found in Puerto Rican institutions that emphasize community service and social consciousness.

The school’s location at the end of Avenida Eduardo Conde places it in a strategic position within the heart of Santurce, an area known for its rich cultural history and socio-economic diversity. Because of its setting in an established residential and commercial district, the school functions not only as a place of academic instruction but as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the San Juan region, it faces the ongoing challenges and opportunities of the Puerto Rican public education system, often serving as a primary point of social support, extracurricular engagement, and community stability for the students it serves.

For more information, contact FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS at (787) 726-5169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.