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Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School

Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pearl B. Larsen 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in VI
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pearl B. Larsen 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 Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (VI)
#22 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
75-79%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65-69%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virgin Islands.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool, Lew Muckle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School?
443 students attend Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School?
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School offer ?
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School part of?
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.

School Reviews
5   5/21/2015
Pearl B. set my education foundation. My teachers helped build a strong work ethic to allow me to accomplish my goals! I have very fond memories of Pearl B. Larsen.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yolan
5   6/1/2012
hi my name is amari lockhart and pbl is one of the best school in st.criox i love thise school so much it is the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - amari

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

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