WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

800 E WEATHERBEE RD
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/WBE/

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weatherbee Elementary School, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a public school within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards, with a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating character education to help students grow into well-rounded individuals.

The school is known for its commitment to student success through various enrichment programs and a collaborative community approach. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Weatherbee Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on modern teaching methods and a dedicated staff, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

672

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	316
Black	221
Asian	2
Two or More	26

Hispanic
316 (47.0 %)
Black
221 (32.9 %)
White
107 (15.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)468-5300
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/WBE/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 39

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	50%
Male	336	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)