Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool
Tel:
(340) 778-0612
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 91%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Virgin Islands state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 98% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool places among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool's student population of 376 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 27 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #27 out of 27 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 67% | 91% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 47% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 20% |
| Black | 72% | 77% |
| White | 2% | 2% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 99% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saint Croix School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool is Saint Croix Central High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John H. Woodson Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alfredo Andrews Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Christiansted Alfredo Andrews Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 420 students
0.9 miles
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925 0.9 K-6 420 - Christiansted John H. Woodson Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 321 students
1.1 miles
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710 1.1 7-8 321 - Christiansted Saint Croix Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 900 students
1.2 miles
Rsd 2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123 1.2 9-12 900 - Christiansted Lew Muckle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 314 students
2.0 miles
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286 2.0 K-6 314 - Christiansted St. Croix Educational Compex High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 870 students
2.3 miles
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2216 2.3 9-12 870
School Reviews
| 4 The bathrooms are dirty, but the kids make the mess, and my class cleans my classroom. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Lauren |
| 1 This school is dirty doesn't clean. My child always says the teachers curse, and I heard a teacher cursing this behavior is unacceptable. - Posted by Parent - Jessica |
| 5 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 - Posted by Teacher - mmglo |
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