- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Pierce, FL
St. Lucie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Lucie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177001926
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Lucie Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Lucie Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
St. Lucie Elementary School shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 120177001926 · Fort Pierce, FL Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 16:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
St. Lucie Elementary School shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Lucie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 722
St. Lucie Elementary School
722 students
What this shows St. Lucie Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Lucie Elementary School compares
St. Lucie Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Florida - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$12,177
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, St. Lucie Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Lucie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Lucie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Lucie Elementary School
How many students attend St. Lucie Elementary School?
St. Lucie Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher 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 St. Lucie Elementary School?
88.5% of students at St. Lucie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Lucie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Lucie Elementary School is African American at 56.2% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Lucie Elementary School?
St. Lucie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 St. Lucie Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides St. Lucie Elementary School, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.