SU ALMIRANTE NORTE

SU ALMIRANTE NORTE 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 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 40 teachers, SU ALMIRANTE NORTE 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 information provided, here is a summary description of the school:

**SU ALMIRANTE NORTE** (Segunda Unidad Almirante Norte) is a public educational institution located in the Almirante Norte ward of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 160 (Carr 160), the school serves the local community in a rural/suburban setting. As a "Segunda Unidad," it is part of the traditional structure of the Puerto Rican public school system, historically designed to provide comprehensive education that often bridges the gap between elementary and middle school levels for students in the Vega Baja region.

The school functions as a focal point for the families residing in the Bo. Almirante Norte area. By operating along the main transit artery of the ward, it provides accessible schooling for local children, focusing on foundational academic development within the framework of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s curriculum. It reflects the community-centered nature of schools in Vega Baja, where the institution serves not only as a place of learning but as a vital social anchor for the neighborhood.

For more information, contact SU ALMIRANTE NORTE at (787) 858-5252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.