Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ricardo Richards 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 is 67% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ricardo Richards Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ricardo Richards Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ricardo Richards Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
78%
77%
White
2%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Ricardo Richards Elementary School's ranking?
Ricardo Richards Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Ricardo Richards Elementary School often compared to?
Ricardo Richards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl B. Larsen, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Ricardo Richards Elementary School?
392 students attend Ricardo Richards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ricardo Richards Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ricardo Richards Elementary School?
Ricardo Richards Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ricardo Richards Elementary School offer ?
Ricardo Richards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ricardo Richards Elementary School part of?
Ricardo Richards Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.
School Reviews
4 5/14/2020
The bathrooms are dirty, but the kids make the mess, and my class cleans my classroom.
1 5/1/2020
This school is dirty doesn't clean. My child always says the teachers curse, and I heard a teacher cursing this behavior is unacceptable.
5 9/24/2016
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
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