St. Lucie West K-8 is a K-8 school located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The school mascot is a shark. The district is the St. Lucie County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. The school was built and founded in 1992. It offers grades Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
Serving 1,663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
St. Lucie West K-8 School's student population of 1,663 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Lucie West K-8 School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Lucie West K-8 School's ranking?
St. Lucie West K-8 School is ranked #1763 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Lucie West K-8 School often compared to?
St. Lucie West K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Academy K-8, West Gate K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Lucie West K-8 School?
1,663 students attend St. Lucie West K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of St. Lucie West K-8 School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Lucie West K-8 School?
St. Lucie West K-8 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Lucie West K-8 School offer ?
St. Lucie West K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Lucie West K-8 School part of?
St. Lucie West K-8 School is part of St. Lucie School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Lucie West K-8 School located?
St. Lucie West K-8 School is located in the Saint Lucie West neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Saint Lucie West.
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