- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Port Salerno Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120129001287 · Stuart, FL Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 15.5:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
Port Salerno Elementary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Port Salerno Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- This school 730
Port Salerno Elementary School
730 students
What this shows Port Salerno Elementary School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Salerno Elementary School compares
Port Salerno Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~730 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.