ELBA LUGO CARRION (ESPECIALIZADA)

ELBA LUGO CARRION (ESPECIALIZADA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ARECIBO, PR with about 345 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 26 teachers, ELBA LUGO CARRION (ESPECIALIZADA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Elba Lugo Carrión**, located in the Villa Serena urbanization of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is a public specialized school known for its focus on academic excellence and holistic student development. As a specialized institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is designed to offer a rigorous curriculum that caters to students who demonstrate specific academic potential or interest in specialized areas of study, distinguishing it from general neighborhood schools in the region.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a disciplined and community-oriented environment, often characterized by strong faculty involvement and a focus on preparing students for higher education. By operating within the Villa Serena neighborhood, it serves as a central hub for academic advancement in Arecibo, emphasizing not only core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities but also the cultivation of critical thinking skills and character development necessary for success in a competitive academic landscape.

For more information, contact ELBA LUGO CARRION (ESPECIALIZADA) at (787) 879-4825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.