FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO

FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the FAU LAB SCH school district, located in PORT ST LUCIE, FL with about 1,408 students offering grade levels from 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 97 teachers, FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition is a unique K-8 partnership between Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the St. Lucie County School District. Located in the master-planned community of Tradition in Port St. Lucie, the school functions as a laboratory for educational innovation. By integrating FAU’s research-driven pedagogical approaches with the local district’s curriculum, the school provides a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes advanced instructional strategies, data-driven decision-making, and professional development for educators.

Beyond its focus on research, Palm Pointe is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and technology integration. The school serves as a site for teacher training and the testing of new educational technologies and teaching models before they are implemented on a broader scale. Its partnership structure allows students to benefit from a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical classroom application, making it a distinctive hub for K-8 education in Florida.

For more information, contact FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO at (772) 345-3245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.