St. Lucie West K-8 School

Summary:

St. Lucie West K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serving 1,601 students from kindergarten through 8th grade and part of the St. Lucie District.

St. Lucie West K-8 School consistently outperforms the St. Lucie District and the state of Florida in various standardized tests, with 91% of students proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 41% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 63.4%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $9,879 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Parkway Elementary and Northport K-8, St. Lucie West K-8 School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and other metrics. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students, reflects the diversity of the surrounding community.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1501 SW Cashmere Blvd
       Port St Lucie, FL  34986


(772) 785-6630

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,879 Help


Students who attend St. Lucie West K-8 School usually attend:

High:    St. Lucie West Centennial High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,601

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.7%
African American:
28.9%
White:
26.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks better than 57% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.08. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at St. Lucie West K-8 School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.7%), African American (28.9%), White (26.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Lucie West K-8 School is 17.9. 21 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare St. Lucie West K-8 School employs 89 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Lucie West K-8 School is $9,879. 25 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Lucie West K-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie West K-8 School 514th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See St. Lucie West K-8 School in the ranking list.)

St. Lucie:

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


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Rank History for St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 39.80 1141st 1786 36.1%
2008 57.34 799th 1789 55.3%
2009 54.11 896th 1847 51.5%
2010 52.65 974th 1919 49.2%
2011 64.31 748th 1985 62.3%
2012 68.00 616th 1984 69.0%
2013 59.44 811th 2029 60.0%
2014 56.77 891st 2064 56.8%
2016 63.70 740th 2087 64.5%
2017 61.99 790th 2112 62.6%
2018 64.31 737th 2118 65.2%
2019 63.55 765th 2182 64.9%
2021 48.13 1123rd 2247 50.0%
2022 47.67 1118th 2219 49.6%
2023 49.78 1100th 2240 50.9%
2024 44.68 1225th 2256 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.92 227th 593 61.7%
2005 69.03 177th 602 70.6%
2006 64.77 231st 675 65.8%
2007 59.64 308th 736 58.2%
2008 60.52 314th 740 57.6%
2009 47.81 442nd 780 43.3%
2010 59.19 364th 839 56.6%
2011 65.16 321st 891 64.0%
2012 68.16 281st 897 68.7%
2013 59.60 379th 956 60.4%
2014 58.95 401st 999 59.9%
2016 60.53 360th 997 63.9%
2017 60.98 382nd 1031 62.9%
2018 57.66 415th 1035 59.9%
2019 60.25 408th 1099 62.9%
2021 52.10 521st 1136 54.1%
2022 46.01 604th 1148 47.4%
2023 48.90 578th 1177 50.9%
2024 55.08 514th 1196 57.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

St. Lucie West K-8 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 413 139 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 511 193 10 29 2 n/a n/a 0 745
2001 640 214 13 54 3 n/a n/a 0 924
2002 739 151 15 79 4 n/a n/a 0 988
2003 739 151 15 79 4 n/a n/a 0 988
2004 797 164 11 100 4 n/a n/a 0 1076
2005 883 198 23 176 7 n/a n/a 0 1287
2006 742 191 22 201 8 n/a n/a 0 1164
2007 932 351 49 399 9 n/a n/a 85 1825
2008 762 358 45 397 7 n/a n/a 88 1657
2009 652 377 38 334 9 n/a n/a 74 1484
2010 616 331 28 253 14 n/a n/a 61 1303
2011 551 306 27 381 7 2 43 0 1317
2012 535 313 26 367 9 2 52 0 1304
2013 543 319 35 381 9 3 53 0 1343
2014 554 352 33 401 6 3 61 0 1410
2015 565 333 33 399 5 3 68 0 1406
2016 535 331 32 441 1 3 62 0 1405
2017 525 323 33 477 2 8 64 0 1432
2018 523 299 30 427 1 9 51 0 1340
2019 477 320 27 429 0 9 57 0 1319
2020 474 328 27 449 1 8 71 0 1358
2021 450 358 26 482 1 5 75 0 1397
2022 434 396 24 548 1 5 84 0 1492
2023 424 462 25 587 1 2 100 0 1601

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 St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 586 28.0 20.9 45.7
2000 745 38.0 19.6 45.9
2001 924 44.0 21.0 45
2002 988 44.0 22.5 49
2003 988 44.0 22.5 49
2004 1076 53.0 20.3 46
2005 1287 66.0 19.5 40.6
2006 1164 58.0 20.1 46.4
2007 1825 87.0 21.0 46.8
2008 1657 98.5 16.8 49.8
2009 1484 107.2 16.5 54
2010 1303 83.0 15.7 59.4
2011 1317 85.0 15.4 57.7
2012 1304 86.0 15.1 61.1
2013 1343 87.0 15.4 58.4
2014 1410 87.0 16.2 63.5
2015 1406 85.0 16.5 59.2
2016 1405 87.0 16.1 63.8
2017 1432 86.0 16.6 62.5
2018 1340 87.0 15.4 58.6
2019 1319 87.8 15.0 59.4
2020 1358 89.0 15.2 56.6
2021 1397 88.0 15.8 57.3
2022 1492 92.7 16.0 54.2
2023 1601 89.0 17.9 63.4

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 St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 586 28.0 20.9 45.7
2000 745 38.0 19.6 45.9
2001 924 44.0 21.0 45
2002 988 44.0 22.5 49
2003 988 44.0 22.5 49
2004 1076 53.0 20.3 46
2005 1287 66.0 19.5 40.6
2006 1164 58.0 20.1 46.4
2007 1825 87.0 21.0 46.8
2008 1657 98.5 16.8 49.8
2009 1484 107.2 16.5 54
2010 1303 83.0 15.7 59.4
2011 1317 85.0 15.4 57.7
2012 1304 86.0 15.1 61.1
2013 1343 87.0 15.4 58.4
2014 1410 87.0 16.2 63.5
2015 1406 85.0 16.5 59.2
2016 1405 87.0 16.1 63.8
2017 1432 86.0 16.6 62.5
2018 1340 87.0 15.4 58.6
2019 1319 87.8 15.0 59.4
2020 1358 89.0 15.2 56.6
2021 1397 88.0 15.8 57.3
2022 1492 92.7 16.0 54.2
2023 1601 89.0 17.9 63.4

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 St. Lucie West K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $586 (7.4%) $7,328 (92.6%) $7,914
2019 $715 (8.4%) $7,761 (91.6%) $8,477
2020 $698 (7.8%) $8,212 (92.2%) $8,910
2021 $934 (10.7%) $7,830 (89.4%) $8,763
2022 $1,291 (13.9%) $7,995 (86.1%) $9,285
2023 $1,751 (17.7%) $8,128 (82.3%) $9,879

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Lucie West K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 765th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1100th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14%
Ranks 408th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 578th of 1177 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6948
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6851
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6664
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5148
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6068
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)7258
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)4845
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6851
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)4743
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6460
 4%
   5th Grade Science (St. Lucie)4647
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)5846
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5149
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)4735
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)4742
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6338
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)4943
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)6148
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5041
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West K-8 School)5949
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5445
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)4437
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)3426
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (St. Lucie West K-8 School)5946
 13%
   8th Grade Science (St. Lucie)4841
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (St. Lucie West K-8 School)7160
 11%
   End of Course Civics (St. Lucie)6861
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie West K-8 School)9687
 9%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)5149
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie West K-8 School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie)5539
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13191601
 21.4%
African American320462
 44.4%
American Indian01
Asian2725
 7.4%
Hispanic429587
 36.8%
Pacific Islander92
 77.8%
White477424
 11.1%
Two or More Races57100
 75.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%63.4%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Lucie West K-8 School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,601 students attended St. Lucie West K-8 School.

St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks 1225th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at St. Lucie West K-8 School are 37% Hispanic, 29% African American, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend St. Lucie West K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : St. Lucie West Centennial High


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