GUSTAVO A. BECQUER

GUSTAVO A. BECQUER 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 163 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 14 teachers, GUSTAVO A. BECQUER 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 records for the **Gustavo A. Bécquer School** in San Juan, Puerto Rico, here is a summary of the institution:

The Gustavo A. Bécquer School, located at the corner of Calle Francia and Arecibo in the Hato Rey area of San Juan, serves as a public educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. Named after the renowned 19th-century Spanish Romantic poet and writer Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, the school is situated in a central urban neighborhood, providing foundational education to local students. It functions as a community hub, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the San Juan metropolitan region while operating under the curricular standards established by the island's public school system.

Like many schools in the Hato Rey district, the institution has historically navigated the challenges of Puerto Rico’s evolving public educational landscape, including infrastructure maintenance and the integration of modern pedagogical technologies. The school maintains a focus on core academic subjects—such as Spanish, mathematics, and social studies—while fostering an environment that encourages local student engagement. Its location provides convenient access to various nearby services and institutions, making it a well-positioned site for primary or secondary instruction within the heart of the capital city.

For more information, contact GUSTAVO A. BECQUER at (787) 764-4260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.