MARTA VELEZ DE FAJARDO (ESPECIALIZADA)

MARTA VELEZ DE FAJARDO (ESPECIALIZADA) 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 663 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, MARTA VELEZ DE FAJARDO (ESPECIALIZADA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Especializada Marta Velez de Fajardo**, located in the Urbanización Cana of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, is a distinguished academic institution that operates under the specialized school model of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. As a specialized school, it is designed to provide a curriculum that goes beyond the standard general education framework, often focusing on advanced academics, arts, or specific pedagogical approaches intended to foster high achievement and intensive development for its student body.

The school serves as a central pillar of the local community in Bayamón, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes discipline, academic rigor, and personal growth. By catering to students who have demonstrated the potential or interest to excel in a specialized track, the institution plays a vital role in preparing its graduates for post-secondary education and professional success. Its location in a suburban residential area makes it an accessible and well-recognized hub for academic excellence within the region.

For more information, contact MARTA VELEZ DE FAJARDO (ESPECIALIZADA) at (787) 797-1775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.