E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Saint Thomas - Saint John School District school district, located in Saint Thomas, VI with about 432 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary educational institution located in the Annas Retreat area of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Thomas-St. John District, the school serves a diverse student population, providing foundational instruction from the elementary grade levels. The school is integrated into the local community infrastructure, serving as a key center for childhood development and academic preparation for families residing in the eastern section of the island.
The school is recognized for its role in upholding the educational standards of the Virgin Islands Department of Education. Like other institutions in the territory, it focuses on developing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social studies, while navigating the unique environmental and cultural context of Saint Thomas. E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary serves as a vital community hub, dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students transition successfully to middle school levels.
For more information, contact E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (340) 775-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-2000
E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Thomas, VI with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 432 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending E. BENJAMIN OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.