RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL

407 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
407
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic73
Black318
Asian4
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Black
    318 (78.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (17.9 %)
  • White
    10 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)778-0612
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten41
Grade 153
Grade 251
Grade 350
Grade 471
Grade 569
Grade 660
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RICARDO RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19347.4%
Male21452.6%