Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 97% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 91%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)97%
91%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)88%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
88%
77%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 91% VI state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VI state average).
How many students attend E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School?
432 students attend E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School?
E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School offer ?
E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School part of?
E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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