SU DR ARTURO MORALES CARRION

SU DR ARTURO MORALES CARRION 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 380 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 27 teachers, SU DR ARTURO MORALES CARRION 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.

The **Escuela Dr. Arturo Morales Carrión** is a public educational institution located in the Tortugo ward of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated along the PR-1 highway, the school serves the local community by providing primary or secondary education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. It is named in honor of Dr. Arturo Morales Carrión, a distinguished Puerto Rican historian, educator, and diplomat who played a significant role in the island's cultural and academic development.

As a neighborhood school in the San Juan region, the institution functions as a focal point for the Tortugo community. Like many schools in the area, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development among its students while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the Puerto Rican public school system. The school remains an important facility for families in the San Juan municipality, aiming to provide foundational knowledge and preparation for students as they progress through their academic careers.

For more information, contact SU DR ARTURO MORALES CARRION at (787) 720-3708 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.