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FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1501 SE FLORESTA DR, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983ST. LUCIE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
647
Students
Total enrolled
$11,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 647 students in grades PK–05 in PORT ST LUCIE, Florida.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,649 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in PORT ST LUCIE, Florida, serving grades PK–05 with 647 students. The district invests $11,649 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

647
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution344 male · 303 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 497 students
Student Composition
34%
36%
23%
Asian2%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black23%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120177002264

Academic Outcomes at FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34983

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,649Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,649
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,125
Student Support$2,213
Administration$1,398
Operations$1,747
Other$1,165
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,649 spent per student, an estimated $5,160 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
47%
State government
35.5%
Local (property tax)
46.9%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,649/student, 19% less than the national average
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOLST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOLWEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
+14 more
↓
Middle
SOUTHERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOLFOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOLDAN MCCARTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLTREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOLST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGHFORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySt. Lucie County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictST. LUCIE →
Phone: (772)340-4755
NCES ID: 120177002264
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PORT ST LUCIE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ST. LUCIE
High
FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
3,091 students · 08–12
● 36 opp62% FRL
High
TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL
3,066 students · 09–12
● 40 opp60% FRL
High
ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH
2,766 students · 09–12
59% FRL
High
FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET
2,010 students · 09–12
● 35 opp75% FRL
High
PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL
1,748 students · 09–12
● 44 opp67% FRL
Elem
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8
1,664 students · KG–08
65% FRL
Elem
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL
1,633 students · PK–08
● 40 opp70% FRL
Elem
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL
1,601 students · KG–08
63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1501 SE FLORESTA DR, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.