Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Juanita Gardine Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VI
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
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Juanita Gardine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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Juanita Gardine Elementary School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Juanita Gardine Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juanita Gardine Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 25 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
73%
78%
White
n/a
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
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Juanita Gardine Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Juanita Gardine Elementary School often compared to?
Juanita Gardine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lew Muckle Elementary School, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School, Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Juanita Gardine Elementary School?
321 students attend Juanita Gardine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Juanita Gardine Elementary School students are Black, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juanita Gardine Elementary School?
Juanita Gardine Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Juanita Gardine Elementary School offer ?
Juanita Gardine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Juanita Gardine Elementary School part of?
Juanita Gardine Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.
In what neighborhood is Juanita Gardine Elementary School located?
Juanita Gardine Elementary School is located in the Richmond neighborhood of Christiansted, VI.
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