Enrollment
730
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, FL
Port Salerno Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Salerno Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120129001287
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Salerno Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Salerno Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Salerno Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Salerno Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Salerno Elementary School
Port Salerno Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 730 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 730 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 955 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #369.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Port Salerno Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Salerno Elementary School compares
Port Salerno Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 10.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Port Salerno Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Port Salerno Elementary School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Port Salerno Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Salerno Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~730 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Port Salerno Elementary School
How many students attend Port Salerno Elementary School?
Port Salerno Elementary School has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Salerno Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Salerno Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Salerno Elementary School?
69.8% of students at Port Salerno Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Salerno Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Salerno Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Salerno Elementary School?
Port Salerno Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Salerno Elementary School rank among schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Salerno Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Stuart, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stuart on the city page.
Is Port Salerno Elementary School a good school?
Port Salerno Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Port Salerno Elementary School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.
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