JOSEPH SIBILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOSEPH SIBILLY 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 250 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 20 teachers, JOSEPH SIBILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
JOSEPH SIBILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in the Estate Elizabeth area of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Thomas-St. John District, the school serves students in the elementary grades, providing a foundational educational experience within the local community. The school is known for its role in supporting the academic and social development of children in the Saint Thomas area, operating under the broader curriculum standards set by the Virgin Islands Department of Education.
Situated in a residential, elevated part of the island, the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the territory, Joseph Sibilly Elementary balances standard academic instruction with the unique cultural and environmental context of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It maintains a focus on preparing its student body for transition to middle school, emphasizing core subjects, character building, and community involvement in an island setting.
For more information, contact JOSEPH SIBILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (340) 774-7001 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) 774-7001
JOSEPH SIBILLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Thomas, VI with about 250 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 250
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 250 students
- Black or African American
- 68.8%
- White
- 22.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.