- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port St Lucie, FL
West Gate K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for West Gate K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177005371
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Gate K-8 School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Gate K-8 School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Gate K-8 School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177005371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
West Gate K-8 School held near 1,582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120177005371 · Port St Lucie, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,639 enr · 19.3:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
West Gate K-8 School held near 1,582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Gate K-8 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
West Gate K-8 School
1,639 students
What this shows West Gate K-8 School reports 1,639 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Gate K-8 School compares
West Gate K-8 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,639
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 30.4%
White 27.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, West Gate K-8 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 West Gate K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Gate K-8 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 (~1,639 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Gate K-8 School
How many students attend West Gate K-8 School?
West Gate K-8 School has 1,639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,522 (2022-23) → 1,582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gate K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gate K-8 School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Gate K-8 School?
51.2% of students at West Gate K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Gate K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at West Gate K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Gate K-8 School?
West Gate K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 West Gate K-8 School rank among schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, West Gate K-8 School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Port St Lucie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides West Gate K-8 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.