At a glance
Reported students
1,597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Palm Pointe K8 School: 1,597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Palm Pointe K8 School
Palm Pointe K8 School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Port St Lucie. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 1,597 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Palm Pointe K8 School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black20.9%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Gate K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,639 reported students
St. Lucie West K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,662 reported students
Manatee Academy K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,700 reported students
Oak Hammock K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,727 reported students
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,413 reported students
Allapattah Flats K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,347 reported students
Public schools near Palm Pointe K8 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School at Tradition Elementary · Charter · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,144 | 1.7 mi |
| Manatee Academy K-8 Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,700 | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hammock K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,727 | 3 mi |
| St. Lucie West K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,662 | 3.7 mi |
| Allapattah Flats K-8 Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,347 | 3.9 mi |
| Somerset Academy Bethany Elementary · Charter · St. Lucie | KG–05 | 527 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Pointe K8 School
What grades does Palm Pointe K8 School serve?
Palm Pointe K8 School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Palm Pointe K8 School?
Palm Pointe K8 School reported 1,597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palm Pointe K8 School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 1,597 students and 90.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Palm Pointe K8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palm Pointe K8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Lucie attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palm Pointe K8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Palm Pointe K8 School in?
Palm Pointe K8 School is part of St. Lucie, based in Port St Lucie, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palm Pointe K8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Renaissance Charter School at Tradition (1.7 mi), Manatee Academy K-8 (2.9 mi), Oak Hammock K-8 School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.