YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YVONNE BOWSKY 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 276 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 30 teachers, YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary educational institution located in the Mandahl estate area on the island of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Thomas-St. John School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels. Like many schools within the territory, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, focusing on fostering core literacy, numeracy, and social development for children in the region.
The school is situated in a residential, elevated portion of the island, which helps define its local identity and community footprint. Yvonne Bowsky Elementary is committed to adhering to the standards set by the Virgin Islands Department of Education, working to support student growth in a culturally diverse environment. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the traditions and values of the Saint Thomas educational system.
For more information, contact YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (340) 775-3220 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) 775-3220
YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Thomas, VI with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 276 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YVONNE BOWSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.