SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY

SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY is a Title I public school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MARICAO, PR with about 60 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th 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 11 teachers, SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 **SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY** school is located in the rural neighborhood of Bucarabones in Maricao, Puerto Rico, situated along Carr 105 at Km 39.6. As an "SU" (*Segunda Unidad*) school, it traditionally serves as a multi-grade community institution, typically catering to students from kindergarten through ninth grade. These types of schools often serve as vital social and educational hubs for students living in the mountainous, rugged terrain of the Cordillera Central, where access to larger urban school districts can be geographically challenging.

Because of its remote location in Maricao, the school plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing a connection between its students and the surrounding agricultural and rural environment. Like many schools in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system located in the interior of the island, SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY focuses on providing foundational instruction in core academic subjects while navigating the unique logistical needs of its specific region. It serves as a primary educational resource for local families who prioritize maintaining local schooling options within their immediate neighborhood.

For more information, contact SU FRANCISCO VINCENTY at (787) 838-2425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.