Ricardo Richards Elementary School

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.
422
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ricardo Richards Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic96
Black309
Asian3
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Black
    309 (73.2%)
  • Hispanic
    96 (22.7%)
  • White
    10 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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
Website: http://vide.vi/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ricardo Richards Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten13
Kindergarten49
Grade 152
Grade 246
Grade 366
Grade 464
Grade 559
Grade 673
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ricardo Richards Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19846.9%
Male22453.1%