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
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%
76%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
1%
All Ethnic Groups
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 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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