At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Village Green Environmental Studies School: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 519
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Village Green Environmental Studies School
Village Green Environmental Studies School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Port St Lucie. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 586 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 Black (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Village Green Environmental Studies School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.4%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black35.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
553 reported students
Lakewood Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
645 reported students
Somerset Academy Bethany
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Fairlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Elementary · Grades KG–08
515 reported students
Public schools near Village Green Environmental Studies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 653 | 1.3 mi |
| Mariposa Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 792 | 1.7 mi |
| Floresta Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 659 | 2.5 mi |
| Savanna Ridge Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 512 | 4.1 mi |
| Felix a Williams Elementary School Elementary · Martin | PK–05 | 500 | 4.7 mi |
| Northport K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,206 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Village Green Environmental Studies School
What grades does Village Green Environmental Studies School serve?
Village Green Environmental Studies School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Village Green Environmental Studies School?
Village Green Environmental Studies School reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 519 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Village Green Environmental Studies School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 586 students and 33 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 Village Green Environmental Studies School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Village Green Environmental Studies School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Village Green Environmental Studies School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.5% 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 Village Green Environmental Studies School in?
Village Green Environmental Studies 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 Village Green Environmental Studies School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morningside Elementary School (1.3 mi), Mariposa Elementary School (1.7 mi), Floresta Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.