RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5600 NE SAINT JAMES DR
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/REE/

695 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rivers Edge Elementary School, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a public school within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for personal and intellectual development. As part of a larger district committed to student achievement, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social growth to prepare its students for the transition to middle school.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a positive learning culture that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides resources for parents and community members, including information on academic programs, school policies, and upcoming events. By utilizing the district’s standards-based curriculum, Rivers Edge Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

695

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	211
Black	175
Asian	5
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
258 (37.1 %)
Hispanic
211 (30.4 %)
Black
175 (25.2 %)
Two or More
44 (6.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)785-5600
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/REE/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 97

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	49.1%
Male	354	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)