Rivers Edge Elementary School

Q: Is Rivers Edge Elementary School a good school?

Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks 761 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rivers Edge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serving 695 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Lucie School District, which is ranked 47 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rivers Edge Elementary consistently outperforms the St. Lucie district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 51-70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 44-60% for the district and 53-60% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a mix of White (37%), African American (25%), and Hispanic (30%) students, which is higher than nearby schools like Fairlawn Elementary and St. Lucie Elementary. However, Rivers Edge has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 73.38%, which is higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

While Rivers Edge demonstrates strong academic performance, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.1% to 26.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Fairlawn Elementary and West Gate K-8 School, also show strong academic results, with Fairlawn Elementary standing out with its high proficiency rates and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5600 NE Saint James Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34983

(772) 785-5600

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
761^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,527

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Oaks Middle School
	Southport Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.5%

Hispanic:

31.5%

African American:

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.64. (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 Rivers Edge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.5%), Hispanic (31.5%), African American (27.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivers Edge Elementary School is 17.3, which is the 12^th best among 29 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Rivers Edge Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivers Edge Elementary School is $11,527. 18 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rivers Edge 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 Rivers Edge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	57.86	732^nd	1688	56.6%
2007	64.68	665^th	1786	62.8%
2008	66.11	628^th	1789	64.9%
2009	64.90	669^th	1847	63.8%
2010	65.87	677^th	1919	64.7%
2011	71.94	550^th	1985	72.3%
2012	62.24	747^th	1984	62.3%
2013	67.36	629^th	2029	69.0%
2014	52.45	976^th	2064	52.7%
2016	49.79	1043^rd	2087	50.0%
2017	55.55	914^th	2112	56.7%
2018	54.45	919^th	2118	56.6%
2019	48.59	1113^th	2182	49.0%
2021	60.47	848^th	2247	62.3%
2022	51.28	1039^th	2219	53.2%
2023	51.88	1050^th	2240	53.1%
2024	64.64	761^st	2256	66.3%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, March 4, 2017

Went to go pick up my girlfriends daughter today at Rivers Edge Elementary in Port Saint Lucie. Was waiting in the car lane like everyone else but i guess 3 drivers thought it was a good idea to skip the line and go in the wrong direction will passing over a double solid line and going over 20 miles an hour to beat the oncoming traffic just to get to the school faster. When is something going to be done about this? I went into the office to complain and this is the answer i got "YEA WE KNOW" Really lady, are you guys waiting for a child to get run over by a parent that is such in a hurry that they break 3 traffic laws and endanger the lives of others on the property to get to the school a few minutes sooner. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rivers Edge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	516	213	2	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1996	516	213	2	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1997	455	216	0	125	2	n/a	n/a	0	798
1998	489	225	0	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	842
1999	494	226	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	0	844
2000	485	214	4	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	823
2001	463	200	9	133	5	n/a	n/a	0	810
2002	471	151	15	155	8	n/a	n/a	0	800
2003	471	151	15	155	8	n/a	n/a	0	800
2004	508	184	21	173	6	n/a	n/a	0	892
2005	511	212	23	211	3	n/a	n/a	0	960
2006	471	209	19	249	2	n/a	n/a	0	950
2007	413	160	16	207	3	n/a	n/a	57	856
2008	414	147	19	178	2	n/a	n/a	69	829
2009	386	119	21	143	0	n/a	n/a	63	732
2010	433	131	22	129	0	n/a	n/a	49	764
2011	410	133	23	136	2	0	42	0	746
2012	421	129	21	159	2	1	36	0	769
2013	416	132	16	167	4	0	28	0	763
2014	395	108	13	152	3	2	26	0	699
2015	382	105	9	148	1	0	31	0	676
2016	360	115	7	162	4	0	27	0	675
2017	345	132	7	159	2	0	30	0	675
2018	329	140	6	162	2	0	24	0	663
2019	307	121	7	166	1	0	29	0	631
2020	291	131	6	197	0	0	34	0	659
2021	251	128	10	196	0	0	34	0	619
2022	266	167	8	197	0	2	32	0	672
2023	258	175	5	211	1	1	44	0	695
2024	250	205	9	235	2	0	46	0	747

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 Rivers Edge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	882	53.0	16.6	65
1996	882	53.0	16.6	65
1997	798	51.0	15.6	61
1998	842	51.0	16.5	59.5
1999	844	50.0	16.9	68.7
2000	823	54.0	15.2	67.2
2001	810	50.0	16.2	66.8
2002	800	46.0	17.4	60.1
2003	800	46.0	17.4	60.1
2004	892	49.0	18.2	59.1
2005	960	54.0	17.8	57.5
2006	950	55.0	17.3	54.4
2007	856	51.0	16.8	56.6
2008	829	51.0	16.3	60.9
2009	732	58.3	14.9	60.2
2010	764	49.0	15.5	66
2011	746	51.0	14.6	62.3
2012	769	54.0	14.2	63.6
2013	763	52.0	14.6	63
2014	699	49.0	14.2	62.7
2015	676	45.0	15.0	64.3
2016	675	42.0	16.0	69.6
2017	675	45.0	15.0	68.9
2018	663	44.0	15.0	67.7
2019	631	42.8	14.7	63.2
2020	659	41.4	15.9	63.4
2021	619	36.9	16.7	65.1
2022	672	38.0	17.6	63.4
2023	695	42.0	16.5	73.4
2024	747	43.0	17.3	63.9

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 Rivers Edge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	882	53.0	16.6	65
1996	882	53.0	16.6	65
1997	798	51.0	15.6	61
1998	842	51.0	16.5	59.5
1999	844	50.0	16.9	68.7
2000	823	54.0	15.2	67.2
2001	810	50.0	16.2	66.8
2002	800	46.0	17.4	60.1
2003	800	46.0	17.4	60.1
2004	892	49.0	18.2	59.1
2005	960	54.0	17.8	57.5
2006	950	55.0	17.3	54.4
2007	856	51.0	16.8	56.6
2008	829	51.0	16.3	60.9
2009	732	58.3	14.9	60.2
2010	764	49.0	15.5	66
2011	746	51.0	14.6	62.3
2012	769	54.0	14.2	63.6
2013	763	52.0	14.6	63
2014	699	49.0	14.2	62.7
2015	676	45.0	15.0	64.3
2016	675	42.0	16.0	69.6
2017	675	45.0	15.0	68.9
2018	663	44.0	15.0	67.7
2019	631	42.8	14.7	63.2
2020	659	41.4	15.9	63.4
2021	619	36.9	16.7	65.1
2022	672	38.0	17.6	63.4
2023	695	42.0	16.5	73.4
2024	747	43.0	17.3	63.9

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 Rivers Edge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$497 (5.8%)	$8,052 (94.2%)	$8,549
2019	$622 (7.1%)	$8,174 (92.9%)	$8,797
2020	$519 (5.9%)	$8,343 (94.1%)	$8,863
2021	$826 (8.4%)	$8,996 (91.6%)	$9,821
2022	$1,470 (15.2%)	$8,184 (84.8%)	$9,653
2023	$2,042 (17.7%)	$9,485 (82.3%)	$11,527

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivers Edge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1113^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1050^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	57	51	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	47	54	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	48	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	70	49	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	54	49	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	59	50	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	48	45	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	55	54	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	47	43	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Rivers Edge Elementary School)	46	54	8%
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	631	695	10.1%
African American	121	175	44.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	166	211	27.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	307	258	16%
Two or More Races	29	44	51.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.2%	73.4%	10.1%

Schools Near Rivers Edge 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rivers Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5600	747	43	17.3	63.9%	250 (33.5%)	205 (27.4%)	235 (31.5%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	64.6	761^st of 2256 public elementary schools	66.3%		51.9	1050^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.1%	289	51.0	67.0	51.0				67.0	70.0	64.0	100.0			57.0						$11,527	$2,042	$9,485
White City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 W 2nd St	Fort Pierce	34982	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5840	504	28	18.0	83.9%	55 (10.9%)	207 (41.1%)	223 (44.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	32.4	1550^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.3%		17.8	1963^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%	413	42.0	30.0	33.0				55.0	60.0	47.0				46.0						$12,261	$2,556	$9,705
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 NW Selvitz Rd	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4800	545	28	19.4	72.7%	111 (20.4%)	215 (39.4%)	185 (33.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.5%)	46.6	1185^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.4	1067^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.4%	118	53.0	43.0	48.0				55.0	52.0	54.0				62.0						$12,997	$2,658	$10,339
West Gate K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1050 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-7600	1,582	87	18.1	49.4%	473 (29.9%)	444 (28.1%)	533 (33.7%)	45 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.2%)	63.1	795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.8%		54.1	990^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%	195	61.0	51.0	61.0	62.0	49.0	46.0	72.0	50.0	66.0	64.0	33.0	58.0	61.0	50.0	82.0	100.0		75.0	$10,731	$2,002	$8,729
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	471	32	14.6	69.6%	151 (32.1%)	142 (30.1%)	148 (31.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	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
Weatherbee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 E Weatherbee Rd	Fort Pierce	34982	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5300	728	40	18.2	79.8%	103 (14.1%)	258 (35.4%)	334 (45.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	17.6	1968^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.8%		10.1	2131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	4.9%	163	22.0	32.0	34.0				46.0	39.0	37.0				42.0						$12,460	$2,704	$9,755
Northport K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	250 NW Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4700	1,265	73	17.3	70.4%	290 (22.9%)	422 (33.4%)	445 (35.2%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (7.0%)	35.6	1472^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	34.8%		24.5	1755^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.7%	283	51.0	36.0	45.0	46.0	45.0	43.0	67.0	42.0	38.0	53.0	17.0	44.0	43.0	37.0	66.0	94.0		59.0	$12,057	$2,368	$9,690
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	300 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-5982	1,415	79	17.9	53.9%	332 (23.5%)	496 (35.1%)	488 (34.5%)	27 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.7%)	34.8	1495^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.7%		37.5	1400^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	95	46.0	46.0	47.0	56.0	32.0	54.0	49.0	56.0	21.0	40.0	53.0	43.0	41.0	46.0	89.0	100.0	89.0	62.0	$7,647	$707	$6,940
Somerset Academy Bethany	Public, Charter	K-5	500 SW Bethany Dr	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 301-1716	482	23	20.9	50.2%	143 (29.7%)	135 (28.0%)	173 (35.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.8%)	59.8	868^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.5%		35	1472^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.3%	604	60.0	65.0	71.0				47.0	60.0	55.0				57.0						$11,568	$162	$11,405
St. Lucie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 S 13th St	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5213	662	44	15.0	85.2%	36 (5.4%)	375 (56.6%)	223 (33.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	25.8	1745^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.7%		8.3	2168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%	423	36.0	21.0	31.0				62.0	33.0	38.0				57.0						$13,804	$3,289	$10,515

Frequently Asked Questions about Rivers Edge Elementary School

What district is Rivers Edge Elementary School in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend Rivers Edge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Rivers Edge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rivers Edge Elementary School?

Students at Rivers Edge Elementary School are 33% White, 31% Hispanic, 27% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Rivers Edge Elementary School a good school?

Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks 761^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rivers Edge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle : Southport Middle School

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