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Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School (Closed 2016)

13a Mt Pleasant
Christiansted, VI 00820
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 8%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was approximately equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 17%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VI)
(14-15)
10-14%
8%
(14-15)
15-19%
17%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
79%
77%
White
n/a
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 8% VI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 17% VI state average).
How many students attend Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School?
324 students attend Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School?
Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School part of?
Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.

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