SU ANGELICA DELGADO (SU AMERICA)

SU ANGELICA DELGADO (SU AMERICA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LARES, PR with about 472 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 44 teachers, SU ANGELICA DELGADO (SU AMERICA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 information provided, **SU Angelica Delgado** (often referred to as Escuela Segunda Unidad Angelica Delgado) is a public school located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Lares, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 129 at kilometer 13.5 in the La America sector, the school serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local rural community. As a "Segunda Unidad" (Second Unit) institution, it historically represents a model of schooling in Puerto Rico that provides instruction through the middle school level (typically up to 8th or 9th grade) with a focus on integrating academic curriculum with vocational or community-oriented preparation.

The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education and plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the students in the Lares region. Because of its location in a mountainous area, the school is central to the community life of Barrio Buenos Aires, providing necessary educational access to families who might otherwise have to travel significant distances to reach larger urban centers. It functions as a hub for local youth, striving to balance standard academic requirements with the specific cultural and regional needs of the Lares municipality.

For more information, contact SU ANGELICA DELGADO (SU AMERICA) at (787) 897-1905 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.