Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Lucie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Lucie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Lucie Elementary School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Lucie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Lucie Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3464 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
59%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Lucie Elementary School's ranking?
St. Lucie Elementary School is ranked #3464 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Lucie Elementary School often compared to?
St. Lucie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawnwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Lucie Elementary School?
729 students attend St. Lucie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of St. Lucie Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Lucie Elementary School?
St. Lucie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Lucie Elementary School offer ?
St. Lucie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Lucie Elementary School part of?
St. Lucie Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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