Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is 0.36, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
78%
78%
White
3%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool's ranking?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is ranked #25 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool often compared to?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool?
407 students attend Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool offer ?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool part of?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is part of Saint Croix School District.
School Reviews
4 5/14/2020
The bathrooms are dirty, but the kids make the mess, and my class cleans my classroom.
1 5/1/2020
This school is dirty doesn't clean. My child always says the teachers curse, and I heard a teacher cursing this behavior is unacceptable.
5 9/24/2016
My name is Marjorie a transferred special ed. Paraeducator. I was trying to communicate via phone with Mrs. Gonzales or Mrs.. Miller to inform them that I am attending a workshop at Central High school gym. Blessings
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