JUANITA GARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JUANITA GARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Saint Croix School District school district, located in Saint Croix, VI with about 304 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 29 teachers, JUANITA GARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

JUANITA GARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Estate Richmond on the island of Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a key part of the St. Croix School District, the institution serves a diverse population of young learners in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. The school plays a central role in the neighborhood, striving to provide a supportive educational environment that meets the cultural and developmental needs of its students.

Like many schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Juanita Gardine has faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly regarding infrastructure recovery and modernization following major hurricanes. Despite these hurdles, the school remains committed to fostering student achievement and community engagement. The staff focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions by balancing core curriculum subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional learning, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens within the St. Croix community.

For more information, contact JUANITA GARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (340) 773-0050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.