Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alexander Henderson Elementary School 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 was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
76%
77%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Henderson Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Alexander Henderson Elementary School?
321 students attend Alexander Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Alexander Henderson Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Henderson Elementary School?
Alexander Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alexander Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alexander Henderson Elementary School part of?
Alexander Henderson Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.
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