LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1900 S 23RD ST
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/LWE/

746 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lawnwood Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serving students within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and student development. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Lawnwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community and school pride among its students, faculty, and families. The school utilizes various resources and initiatives provided by the district to enhance the classroom experience, encouraging active participation and collaboration. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and an inclusive school culture, Lawnwood Elementary strives to create a safe space where young learners can build the confidence and skills necessary to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

746

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	324
Black	331
Asian	6
Two or More	26

Black
331 (44.4 %)
Hispanic
324 (43.4 %)
White
59 (7.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LUCIE
Phone:	(772)468-5740
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/LWE/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	46.4%
Male	400	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)