CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT

CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LOIZA, PR with about 323 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, CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT 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.

The school located at Carr 188 KM 7 HM 2 in Loíza, Puerto Rico, is the **Escuela Celso González Vaillant**. It serves the local community as a public educational institution, operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. As is typical for schools in this region, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of youth in the Loíza area, providing foundational instruction within the island's public school system.

The school is situated in a rural-to-suburban corridor along PR-188, a major artery that connects the coastal municipality of Loíza to neighboring areas. Because of its location in Loíza—a town deeply rooted in Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and traditions like *Bomba* and *Plena*—the school often serves as a focal point for community identity. Like many public schools in Puerto Rico, the institution focuses on delivering the standard curriculum while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape and educational challenges faced by the region’s student population.

For more information, contact CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT at (787) 876-8260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.