LAS MERCEDES

LAS MERCEDES 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 171 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 15 teachers, LAS MERCEDES 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 location and official school records for the San Juan area, here is a summary of the school:

**Escuela LAS MERCEDES** is a public educational institution located in the Floral Park neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated near the intersection of Duarte Final, the school serves as a local hub for primary or secondary education (depending on the specific grade levels assigned by the Puerto Rico Department of Education for the current academic year). As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Floral Park community, providing foundational academic instruction to students living in this high-density urban area of the capital city.

The school is characterized by its strategic location within the Hato Rey area, placing it in close proximity to major commercial and transit arteries. Like many schools in the San Juan region, LAS MERCEDES operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on the standard curriculum mandated by the Commonwealth. It serves as a central meeting point for families in the Floral Park sector, facilitating both academic development and community integration for the local student population.

For more information, contact LAS MERCEDES at (787) 754-0435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.