JOSE GUALBERTO PADILLA

JOSE GUALBERTO PADILLA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VEGA BAJA, PR with about 242 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 26 teachers, JOSE GUALBERTO PADILLA 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.

**JOSE GUALBERTO PADILLA School**, located at Calle Betances #75 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Named in honor of the renowned 19th-century Puerto Rican physician, poet, and political figure, the school carries a legacy rooted in the intellectual and cultural history of the island. It functions as a foundational space for K-12 students in the Vega Baja municipality, striving to provide essential academic instruction within the framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s curriculum.

The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on student development through core subject areas such as mathematics, science, Spanish, and social studies. Like many public schools in the region, the institution plays a vital role in fostering civic engagement and literacy among the youth of Vega Baja. By maintaining its presence on Calle Betances, the school remains a key landmark for the community, dedicated to navigating the challenges of the modern educational landscape while preparing its students for future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact JOSE GUALBERTO PADILLA at (787) 858-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.