WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL

1050 NW CASHMERE BLVD
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/WGK/

1,522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

West Gate K-8 School, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational facility catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the St. Lucie Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

The school’s website highlights its role as a hub for the local community, emphasizing strong communication between staff, parents, and students. By offering a diverse range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, West Gate K-8 aims to engage students across different grade levels with varied interests. Its location on NW Cashmere Blvd makes it a central fixture in Port St. Lucie, dedicated to promoting a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for its diverse student body.

1,522

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	505
Black	410
Asian	41
Two or More	78
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
505 (33.2 %)
White
485 (31.9 %)
Black
410 (26.9 %)
Two or More
78 (5.1 %)
Asian
41 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
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)807-7600
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/WGK/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	746
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 2

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 171

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 233

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	141
Grade 2	136
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	171
Grade 6	212
Grade 7	228
Grade 8	233

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	745	48.9%
Male	777	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)