LUIS MUNOZ MARIN

LUIS MUNOZ MARIN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in ARECIBO, PR with about 317 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 27 teachers, LUIS MUNOZ MARIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School is a public educational institution located in the Barrancas sector of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr. 53, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the region. As a part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the school is named in honor of Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico and a central figure in the island’s political history.

The school functions as a hub for the Barrancas neighborhood, emphasizing academic development and social growth within a rural-to-suburban setting. Like many schools in the Arecibo district, it plays a vital role in fostering community identity while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the island's public school system. The facility provides a structured environment for young learners to engage with the core curriculum, local culture, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing them for their transition to secondary education.

For more information, contact LUIS MUNOZ MARIN at (787) 880-0757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.