Joseph Sibilly Elementary School

Saint Thomas - Saint John School District

14 15 16 ESTATE ELIZABETH
Saint Thomas, VI 00802

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is a public primary school located in the Estate Elizabeth area of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Thomas-St. John District, the school serves students in the elementary grades, providing a foundational educational experience within the local community. The school is known for its role in supporting the academic and social development of children in the Saint Thomas area, operating under the broader curriculum standards set by the Virgin Islands Department of Education.

Situated in a residential, elevated part of the island, the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the territory, Joseph Sibilly Elementary balances standard academic instruction with the unique cultural and environmental context of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It maintains a focus on preparing its student body for transition to middle school, emphasizing core subjects, character building, and community involvement in an island setting.

235

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Sibilly Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	13
Black	202
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
202 (86.0%)
Hispanic
13 (5.5%)
White
12 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 Thomas - Saint John School District
Phone:	(340)774-7001
Website:	http://vide.vi/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 25