CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA

CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BAYAMON, PR with about 377 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 40 teachers, CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA School is a public educational institution located in the Santa Rosa neighborhood of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Situated on Avenida Main, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As part of the Bayamón regional district, it operates as a neighborhood school focused on supporting the academic and social development of students residing in the surrounding urban area.

The school is named in honor of Carmen Gómez Tejera, a distinguished Puerto Rican educator and author who made significant contributions to the development of Spanish-language pedagogy and curriculum on the island. By carrying her name, the institution reflects a commitment to cultural heritage and academic excellence. Like many schools in the Bayamón municipality, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing standard state-mandated curricula with the specific needs of its local student population.

For more information, contact CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA at (787) 785-1364 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.