PEARL B. LARSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PEARL B. LARSEN 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 305 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 34 teachers, PEARL B. LARSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
PEARL B. LARSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Estate St. Peters area of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Virgin Islands Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development in its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the sixth grade. The school reflects the unique cultural and geographic context of St. Croix, providing an environment that balances core curriculum requirements with the specific needs of the island’s youth.
Beyond its academic mission, Pearl B. Larsen Elementary functions as a key social hub for families in the St. Peters region. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning atmosphere, emphasizing the values of community, discipline, and preparation for middle school transitions. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, the institution strives to equip its students with the essential skills necessary to succeed within the broader Virgin Islands educational system and beyond.
For more information, contact PEARL B. LARSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (340) 773-3070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Croix, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
PEARL B. LARSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Croix, VI with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Saint Croix School District
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 305 students
- Black or African American
- 61.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.5%
- White
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.