Port Salerno Elementary School

Q: Is Port Salerno Elementary School a good school?

Port Salerno Elementary School ranks 1687 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Port Salerno Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 706 students in grades PK-5 in Stuart, Florida, which is part of the Martin District. While the school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, it consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools and the state in academic achievement.

Port Salerno Elementary faces significant challenges, including lower standardized test scores, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.36%) compared to nearby schools like Crystal Lake Elementary (20.21%), Palm City Elementary (38.55%), and Bessey Creek Elementary (25.71%). Despite spending more per student ($13,482) than these nearby schools, Port Salerno Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also shows that Port Salerno Elementary has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (15:1) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.7:1 to 16.2:1. Additionally, the school's racial diversity is lower than the surrounding area, with a predominantly Hispanic student population, while the nearby schools have a more diverse racial makeup with higher percentages of White and Asian students. The data indicates that there are two prekindergarten programs located near Port Salerno Elementary, which may provide additional educational opportunities for the community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3260 SE Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1610

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
1687^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,482

Students who attend Port Salerno Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Murray Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 706

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.0%

White:

12.3%

African American:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Port Salerno Elementary School ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), White (12.3%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Salerno Elementary School is 15. 7 elementary schools in the Martin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Port Salerno Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Salerno Elementary School is $13,482, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Martin School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Port Salerno Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Port Salerno Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	53.51	807^th	1688	52.2%
2007	57.95	786^th	1786	56.0%
2008	57.29	800^th	1789	55.3%
2009	64.04	690^th	1847	62.6%
2010	57.26	886^th	1919	53.8%
2011	68.37	639^th	1985	67.8%
2012	43.72	1137^th	1984	42.7%
2013	35.28	1349^th	2029	33.5%
2014	26.08	1597^th	2064	22.6%
2016	16.42	1830^th	2087	12.3%
2017	12.10	1961^st	2112	7.1%
2018	11.00	1978^th	2118	6.6%
2019	11.26	2031^st	2182	6.9%
2021	10.96	2099^th	2247	6.6%
2022	9.35	2113^th	2219	4.8%
2023	23.49	1785^th	2240	20.3%
2024	27.88	1687^th	2256	25.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Port Salerno Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	660	81	7	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	797
1989	556	110	5	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	723
1990	616	124	6	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	817
1991	590	121	8	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	777
1992	591	129	6	91	1	n/a	n/a	0	818
1993	613	142	6	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	860
1994	577	141	6	141	0	n/a	n/a	0	865
1995	412	101	2	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	690
1996	412	101	2	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	690
1997	360	114	2	227	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1998	300	119	0	204	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1999	276	95	0	232	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2000	238	99	0	260	3	n/a	n/a	0	600
2001	205	96	1	284	1	n/a	n/a	0	587
2002	201	138	1	282	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2003	201	138	1	282	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2004	200	116	2	270	1	n/a	n/a	0	589
2005	240	128	0	301	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	244	133	2	320	1	n/a	n/a	0	700
2007	223	94	3	294	2	n/a	n/a	47	663
2008	233	94	4	278	1	n/a	n/a	50	660
2009	238	75	5	269	1	n/a	n/a	58	646
2010	244	74	6	283	0	n/a	n/a	47	654
2011	255	65	6	376	1	0	18	0	721
2012	243	67	6	424	1	0	20	0	761
2013	221	72	9	465	2	1	26	0	796
2014	200	68	3	488	3	1	27	0	790
2015	185	59	3	526	3	1	25	0	802
2016	177	65	2	549	3	1	20	0	817
2017	155	68	1	602	2	1	14	0	843
2018	140	66	2	578	2	0	14	0	802
2019	115	68	3	585	0	1	11	0	783
2020	97	52	3	613	1	1	15	0	782
2021	75	42	2	600	1	0	11	0	731
2022	95	37	2	606	1	1	8	0	750
2023	87	38	2	572	0	1	6	0	706

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Salerno Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	797	45.0	17.7	31.4
1989	723	47.0	15.3	35.5
1990	817	47.0	17.3	36
1991	777	50.0	15.5	43
1992	818	46.0	17.7	46.3
1993	860	49.0	17.6	35.8
1994	865	48.0	18.0	46
1995	690	40.0	17.3	49.6
1996	690	40.0	17.3	49.6
1997	703	45.0	15.6	63.2
1998	623	39.0	16.0	16.4
1999	603	37.0	16.3	23.7
2000	600	37.0	16.2	79.5
2001	587	39.0	15.1	82.8
2002	623	38.0	16.4	80.6
2003	623	38.0	16.4	80.6
2004	589	42.0	14.0	73
2005	670	45.0	14.9	74.9
2006	700	46.0	15.2	68.1
2007	663	42.0	15.8	74.8
2008	660	42.0	15.7	73.1
2009	646	47.8	15.2	76.9
2010	654	42.5	15.3	78.3
2011	721	48.5	14.8	79.3
2012	761	51.5	14.7	78.8
2013	796	55.0	14.4	78.6
2014	790	53.0	14.9	58.7
2015	802	52.0	15.4	71.6
2016	817	54.0	15.1	73.7
2017	843	58.0	14.5	75.8
2018	802	53.0	15.1	95
2019	783	50.0	15.6	71.1
2020	782	50.0	15.6	67
2021	731	46.0	15.8	95.8
2022	750	48.0	15.6	99.9
2023	706	47.0	15.0	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Salerno Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	797	45.0	17.7	31.4
1989	723	47.0	15.3	35.5
1990	817	47.0	17.3	36
1991	777	50.0	15.5	43
1992	818	46.0	17.7	46.3
1993	860	49.0	17.6	35.8
1994	865	48.0	18.0	46
1995	690	40.0	17.3	49.6
1996	690	40.0	17.3	49.6
1997	703	45.0	15.6	63.2
1998	623	39.0	16.0	16.4
1999	603	37.0	16.3	23.7
2000	600	37.0	16.2	79.5
2001	587	39.0	15.1	82.8
2002	623	38.0	16.4	80.6
2003	623	38.0	16.4	80.6
2004	589	42.0	14.0	73
2005	670	45.0	14.9	74.9
2006	700	46.0	15.2	68.1
2007	663	42.0	15.8	74.8
2008	660	42.0	15.7	73.1
2009	646	47.8	15.2	76.9
2010	654	42.5	15.3	78.3
2011	721	48.5	14.8	79.3
2012	761	51.5	14.7	78.8
2013	796	55.0	14.4	78.6
2014	790	53.0	14.9	58.7
2015	802	52.0	15.4	71.6
2016	817	54.0	15.1	73.7
2017	843	58.0	14.5	75.8
2018	802	53.0	15.1	95
2019	783	50.0	15.6	71.1
2020	782	50.0	15.6	67
2021	731	46.0	15.8	95.8
2022	750	48.0	15.6	99.9
2023	706	47.0	15.0	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Salerno Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$942 (10.6%)	$7,944 (89.4%)	$8,886
2019	$1,157 (12.4%)	$8,155 (87.6%)	$9,312
2020	$773 (7.5%)	$9,492 (92.5%)	$10,265
2021	$1,249 (11.3%)	$9,848 (88.7%)	$11,098
2022	$2,542 (21.8%)	$9,137 (78.2%)	$11,680
2023	$2,999 (22.2%)	$10,484 (77.8%)	$13,482

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Salerno Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2031^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1785^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Salerno Elementary School)	27	29	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	54	51	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Salerno Elementary School)	33	34	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Salerno Elementary School)	41	38	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	57	55	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Port Salerno Elementary School)	48	35	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	60	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Salerno Elementary School)	33	26	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	55	50	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Port Salerno Elementary School)	30	18	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	45	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Port Salerno Elementary School)	24	34	10%
5th Grade Science (Martin)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	783	706	9.8%
African American	68	38	44.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	585	572	2.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	115	87	24.3%
Two or More Races	11	6	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.1%	74.4%	3.2%

Schools Near Port Salerno Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Port Salerno Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3260 SE Lionel Ter	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1610	706	47	15.0	74.4%	87 (12.3%)	38 (5.4%)	572 (81.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	27.9	1687^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.2%		23.5	1785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.3%	98	39.0	33.0	48.0	48.0	45.0	48.0	45.0	$13,482	$2,999	$10,484
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5200 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1595	726	48	15.2	64.3%	257 (35.4%)	45 (6.2%)	369 (50.8%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.5%)	31.9	1564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.7%		31.5	1567^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%	3	43.0	39.0	53.0	39.0	39.0	51.0	51.0	$12,149	$2,284	$9,866
The Hope Charter Center For Autism	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2580 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 334-3288	28	3	9.3	53.6%	16 (57.1%)	2 (7.1%)	8 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Sea Wind Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 SE Seabranch Blvd	Hobe Sound	33455	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1625	501	34	14.7	71.7%	237 (47.3%)	49 (9.8%)	183 (36.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	37.3	1422^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.0%		44.9	1211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	211	60.0	40.0	50.0	54.0	37.0	50.0	43.0	$12,556	$1,741	$10,813
J. D. Parker School Of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 SE 10th St	Stuart	34996	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1580	519	36	14.4	72.3%	129 (24.9%)	110 (21.2%)	243 (46.8%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	38	1402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.9%		43.5	1241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	161	30.0	45.0	45.0	49.0	57.0	58.0	50.0	$12,694	$2,229	$10,465
Palm City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 SW 34th St	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1565	559	35	16.2	20.2%	462 (82.6%)	7 (1.3%)	55 (9.8%)	24 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	92.1	108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.5	129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	83.0	73.0	81.0	85.0	77.0	83.0	79.0	$10,959	$850	$10,108
Bessey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 SW Matheson Ave	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1500	562	38	14.9	27.6%	440 (78.3%)	4 (0.7%)	76 (13.5%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	87	253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		87.8	223^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	30	70.0	75.0	71.0	76.0	83.0	78.0	72.0	$12,344	$1,798	$10,546
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2095 SW 96th St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1525	441	32	13.7	38.5%	288 (65.3%)	8 (1.8%)	116 (26.3%)	11 (2.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	79.8	410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.8%		73.2	550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%	140	66.0	63.0	67.0	72.0	74.0	79.0	65.0	$13,318	$1,277	$12,041
Felix A Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 NW Baker Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1640	531	37	14.3	40.5%	396 (74.6%)	30 (5.6%)	79 (14.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	78.5	445^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%		81	386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.8%	59	67.0	68.0	59.0	79.0	69.0	77.0	63.0	$12,193	$1,110	$11,083
Jensen Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 NE Savannah Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1555	558	38	14.6	45.2%	421 (75.4%)	30 (5.4%)	66 (11.8%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	82.2	350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.5%		84	315^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.9%	35	74.0	53.0	73.0	78.0	67.0	86.0	79.0	$12,123	$1,575	$10,547

Frequently Asked Questions about Port Salerno Elementary School

Is Port Salerno Elementary School a good school?

Port Salerno Elementary School ranks 1687^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Port Salerno Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Port Salerno Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Port Salerno Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Port Salerno Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murray Middle School

What district is Port Salerno Elementary School in?

Martin

What is the racial makeup of Port Salerno Elementary School?

Students at Port Salerno Elementary School are 81% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% African American.

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