WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LUCIE school district, located in PORT ST LUCIE, FL with about 1,325 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 81 teachers, WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational facility catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the St. Lucie Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.
The school’s website highlights its role as a hub for the local community, emphasizing strong communication between staff, parents, and students. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, West Gate K-8 aims to engage students across different grade levels with varied interests. Its location on NW Cashmere Blvd makes it a central fixture in Port St. Lucie, dedicated to promoting a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL at (772) 807-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986-2916
(772) 807-7600
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ST LUCIE, FL with about 1,325 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. LUCIE
- Total Students:
- 1,325
- Teachers:
- 81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,325 students
- White
- 40.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.3%
- Black or African American
- 22.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.