FRANCISCO (PRISCO) FUENTES

FRANCISCO (PRISCO) FUENTES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in CANOVANAS, PR with about 524 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 41 teachers, FRANCISCO (PRISCO) FUENTES 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 location and official school records, here is a summary description of the school:

The **Escuela FRANCISCO (PRISCO) FUENTES**, located in the Parque Ecuestre urban development in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, serves as a primary educational institution within the local community. As a public school under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to children in the area, typically spanning the elementary grade levels.

The school is named in honor of Francisco "Prisco" Fuentes, reflecting a tradition of commemorating figures who have contributed to the local or regional identity. Situated in a residential sector of Canóvanas, the facility acts as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on student development through standard curriculum requirements, social integration, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students as they progress toward secondary education.

For more information, contact FRANCISCO (PRISCO) FUENTES at (787) 750-4060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.