Mariposa Elementary School

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Mariposa Elementary School ranks 1473 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mariposa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serving 734 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Lucie School District, which is ranked 47th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mariposa Elementary has a diverse student population, with 31.34% White, 20.3% African American, 40.33% Hispanic, 1.63% Asian, and 6.13% two or more races. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, but its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, has been mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school has outperformed the district in some areas, it generally lags behind the state averages. Mariposa Elementary also faces challenges with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.59% to 74.93% over the past few years, and a steadily increasing chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 28.4% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the St. Lucie district, Mariposa Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of academic proficiency rates and school rankings. However, one notable exception is Morningside Elementary, which is located just 1.57 miles from Mariposa and consistently outperforms Mariposa and the district/state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Mariposa Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, but it remains lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Savanna Ridge Elementary and Northport K-8 School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2620 SE Mariposa Ave
Port St Lucie, FL 34952

(772) 337-5960

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
1473^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,231

Students who attend Mariposa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Oaks Middle School
	Southport Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 734

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.3%

White:

31.3%

African American:

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mariposa Elementary School ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.53. (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 Student population at Mariposa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.3%), White (31.3%), African American (20.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary School is 17. 17 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mariposa Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mariposa Elementary School is $11,231. 19 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mariposa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.23	939^th	1688	44.4%
2007	30.99	1298^th	1786	27.3%
2008	32.60	1291^st	1789	27.8%
2009	19.50	1575^th	1847	14.7%
2010	46.82	1101^st	1919	42.6%
2011	47.41	1114^th	1985	43.9%
2012	46.96	1062^nd	1984	46.5%
2013	41.20	1200^th	2029	40.9%
2014	33.76	1420^th	2064	31.2%
2016	37.44	1329^th	2087	36.3%
2017	49.21	1074^th	2112	49.1%
2018	55.82	898^th	2118	57.6%
2019	50.79	1059^th	2182	51.5%
2021	49.85	1082^nd	2247	51.8%
2022	59.74	837^th	2219	62.3%
2023	53.73	999^th	2240	55.4%
2024	35.53	1473^rd	2256	34.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, July 9, 2020

We just moved in from out of state, how do I enroll my son into your school? He will be in second grade. What is the schedule for the fall? Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mariposa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	300	182	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1994	334	224	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	578
1995	486	260	9	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	802
1996	486	260	9	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	802
1997	516	252	10	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	836
1998	509	239	9	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	826
1999	446	201	10	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	716
2000	449	202	10	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	718
2001	442	183	10	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	704
2002	468	108	15	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	678
2003	468	108	15	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	678
2004	473	122	19	108	6	n/a	n/a	0	728
2005	455	139	17	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	740
2006	438	183	23	191	8	n/a	n/a	0	843
2007	376	144	20	229	8	n/a	n/a	73	850
2008	408	154	14	215	5	n/a	n/a	75	871
2009	385	134	19	218	5	n/a	n/a	92	853
2010	421	137	21	174	7	n/a	n/a	66	826
2011	362	129	20	224	6	1	42	0	784
2012	347	145	22	229	6	1	42	0	792
2013	349	136	17	233	8	1	43	0	787
2014	326	148	13	223	9	2	43	0	764
2015	307	146	10	230	8	2	39	0	742
2016	318	140	7	217	4	1	40	0	727
2017	291	153	7	205	4	1	40	0	701
2018	285	136	6	231	3	2	36	0	699
2019	288	116	7	215	2	2	35	0	665
2020	261	129	11	229	1	2	28	0	661
2021	230	149	12	238	1	2	28	0	660
2022	243	140	11	281	1	2	36	0	714
2023	230	149	12	296	0	2	45	0	734

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 Mariposa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	501	19.0	26.4	50.5
1994	578	27.0	21.4	50.3
1995	802	42.0	19.1	52.1
1996	802	42.0	19.1	52.1
1997	836	41.0	20.4	47.2
1998	826	43.0	19.2	50.7
1999	716	38.0	18.8	64
2000	718	34.0	21.1	61
2001	704	34.0	20.7	60.9
2002	678	33.0	20.5	59.3
2003	678	33.0	20.5	59.3
2004	728	36.0	20.2	56
2005	740	37.0	20.0	59.1
2006	843	45.0	18.7	61.8
2007	850	46.0	18.5	67.1
2008	871	55.0	15.8	62.2
2009	853	62.6	16.2	69.6
2010	826	52.5	15.7	73.6
2011	784	57.0	13.7	74.1
2012	792	53.8	14.6	68.2
2013	787	53.0	14.8	68.7
2014	764	50.0	15.2	74.1
2015	742	48.0	15.4	72.5
2016	727	46.0	15.8	74.6
2017	701	45.0	15.5	73.9
2018	699	45.0	15.5	76.3
2019	665	43.0	15.4	73.8
2020	661	41.0	16.1	69.9
2021	660	41.0	16.0	69.1
2022	714	41.0	17.4	63.6
2023	734	43.0	17.0	74.9

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 Mariposa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	501	19.0	26.4	50.5
1994	578	27.0	21.4	50.3
1995	802	42.0	19.1	52.1
1996	802	42.0	19.1	52.1
1997	836	41.0	20.4	47.2
1998	826	43.0	19.2	50.7
1999	716	38.0	18.8	64
2000	718	34.0	21.1	61
2001	704	34.0	20.7	60.9
2002	678	33.0	20.5	59.3
2003	678	33.0	20.5	59.3
2004	728	36.0	20.2	56
2005	740	37.0	20.0	59.1
2006	843	45.0	18.7	61.8
2007	850	46.0	18.5	67.1
2008	871	55.0	15.8	62.2
2009	853	62.6	16.2	69.6
2010	826	52.5	15.7	73.6
2011	784	57.0	13.7	74.1
2012	792	53.8	14.6	68.2
2013	787	53.0	14.8	68.7
2014	764	50.0	15.2	74.1
2015	742	48.0	15.4	72.5
2016	727	46.0	15.8	74.6
2017	701	45.0	15.5	73.9
2018	699	45.0	15.5	76.3
2019	665	43.0	15.4	73.8
2020	661	41.0	16.1	69.9
2021	660	41.0	16.0	69.1
2022	714	41.0	17.4	63.6
2023	734	43.0	17.0	74.9

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 Mariposa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$651 (8.1%)	$7,382 (91.9%)	$8,033
2019	$740 (8.9%)	$7,555 (91.1%)	$8,295
2020	$754 (8.5%)	$8,123 (91.5%)	$8,877
2021	$1,040 (10.5%)	$8,860 (89.5%)	$9,901
2022	$1,508 (15.4%)	$8,293 (84.6%)	$9,802
2023	$1,997 (17.8%)	$9,235 (82.2%)	$11,231

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mariposa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1059^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 999^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mariposa Elementary School)	57	54	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Elementary School)	71	68	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mariposa Elementary School)	59	47	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	48	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Elementary School)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	54	49	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mariposa Elementary School)	45	58	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	48	45	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Elementary School)	53	61	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	47	43	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mariposa Elementary School)	57	58	1%
5th Grade Science (St. Lucie)	46	47	1%
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	665	734	10.4%
African American	116	149	28.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	215	296	37.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	288	230	20.1%
Two or More Races	35	45	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	74.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Mariposa 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	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mariposa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2620 SE Mariposa Ave	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5960	734	43	17.0	74.9%	230 (31.3%)	149 (20.3%)	296 (40.3%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.1%)	35.5	1473^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	34.7%		53.7	999^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%	474	58.0	39.0	43.0	63.0	41.0	40.0		42.0	$11,231	$1,997	$9,235
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SE Gowin Dr	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-6730	669	43	15.5	62.8%	320 (47.8%)	70 (10.5%)	217 (32.4%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.7%)	81.8	363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	83.9%		86	268^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	95	76.0	61.0	65.0	88.0	60.0	78.0	100.0	68.0	$11,724	$1,902	$9,823
Village Green Environmental Studies School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1700 SE Lennard Rd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 337-6750	560	33	16.9	78.4%	179 (32.0%)	141 (25.2%)	175 (31.3%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (10.2%)	33.3	1531^st of 2256 public elementary schools	32.1%		38.5	1375^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	156	49.0	43.0	51.0	42.0	42.0	45.0		48.0	$11,623	$2,147	$9,475
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
Floresta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 SE Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4755	647	39	16.6	76.8%	219 (33.8%)	150 (23.2%)	230 (35.5%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.9%)	37.3	1423^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.9%		44	1228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.2%	195	59.0	42.0	41.0	65.0	41.0	44.0		43.0	$11,563	$2,063	$9,501
Savanna Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 SE Lennard Rd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 460-3050	452	33	13.6	74.8%	140 (31.0%)	107 (23.7%)	163 (36.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.2%)	46.6	1183^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.6%		35.1	1466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	283	47.0	41.0	44.0	59.0	65.0	60.0		52.0	$13,764	$3,366	$10,398
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
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1661 SW Bayshore Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4720	835	43	19.4	69.7%	209 (25.0%)	293 (35.1%)	280 (33.5%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)	53.6	1004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.5%		46.8	1167^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%	163	43.0	46.0	55.0	68.0	54.0	64.0		60.0	$11,537	$2,161	$9,377
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mariposa Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mariposa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mariposa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle : Southport Middle School

Is Mariposa Elementary School a good school?

Mariposa Elementary School ranks 1473^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mariposa Elementary School?

Students at Mariposa Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 31% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Mariposa Elementary School in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend Mariposa Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended Mariposa Elementary School.

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