MANUEL PADILLA DAVILA

MANUEL PADILLA DAVILA 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 170 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 14 teachers, MANUEL PADILLA DAVILA has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 official records for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary of the school:

**Manuel Padilla Dávila** is a public elementary school located in the Pueblo Nuevo sector of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental primary education to children in the area, following the curriculum standards set by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. It functions as a key educational institution for families residing in the Vega Baja municipality, focusing on core academic subjects and the developmental needs of elementary-aged students.

The school is situated in a central residential area, making it an accessible hub for neighborhood children. Like many public schools in the region, Manuel Padilla Dávila emphasizes not only academic achievement in areas such as literacy and mathematics but also the social and personal growth of its students. The school plays an essential role in the local infrastructure of Vega Baja, fostering a learning environment aimed at preparing students for their transition into intermediate and secondary education.

For more information, contact MANUEL PADILLA DAVILA at (787) 855-3359 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.