RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL
RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Saint Croix School District school district, located in Saint Croix, VI with about 376 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 33 teachers, RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL 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.
Ricardo Richards Elementary School, located in the Barren Spot area of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Croix School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its students, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for middle school success. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of island pride and cultural awareness among its diverse student body.
The campus functions not only as a place for formal instruction but also as a vital hub for student engagement and growth. By integrating classroom learning with extracurricular opportunities, Ricardo Richards Elementary works to address the holistic needs of its children. The faculty and staff are committed to overcoming the unique challenges of the island’s educational landscape, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential within the Virgin Islands educational system.
For more information, contact RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL at (340) 778-0612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Croix, VI 00850
(340) 778-0612
RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL is a public school in Saint Croix, VI with about 376 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:
- 376
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 376 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.4%
- White
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.