MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2620 SE MARIPOSA AVE
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/MAR/

734 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mariposa Elementary School, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a public school serving students in the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating technology and collaborative learning opportunities to engage its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mariposa Elementary prioritizes building a strong community partnership between parents, educators, and local stakeholders. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on character education, the institution strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

734

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	296
Black	149
Asian	12
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
296 (40.3 %)
White
230 (31.3 %)
Black
149 (20.3 %)
Two or More
45 (6.1 %)
Asian
12 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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)337-5960
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/MAR/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 20

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 137