LEW MUCKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lew Muckle Elementary School is a public educational institution located in the Sion Farm area of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Croix School District, the school serves students in the elementary grade levels, providing a foundation for academic, social, and emotional development within the local community. Like many schools in the territory, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that adheres to the standards of the Virgin Islands Department of Education.

The school is situated in a central part of the island, making it a focal point for families in the surrounding residential districts. Its curriculum typically balances core subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs designed to help students grow into well-rounded individuals. By maintaining a presence in the Sion Farm community, Lew Muckle Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond, often emphasizing local culture and community involvement alongside traditional academic instruction.

342

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEW MUCKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	74
Black	266

Black
266 (77.8 %)
Hispanic
74 (21.6 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Croix School District
Phone:	(340)778-5286
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 60