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#1890 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 50% in state
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
Elementary School · ST. LUCIE
827 N 29TH ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,890 of 3,778
In Fort Pierce
#5 of 20
public schools
In district
#18 of 47
ST. LUCIE
Equity
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Chester A. Moore Elementary School
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About Chester A. Moore Elementary School
Chester A. Moore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of ST. LUCIE.
Chester A. Moore Elementary School serves approximately 429 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Chester A.
Moore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,890 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for Chester A. Moore Elementary School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
43% of students at Chester A. Moore Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Chester A. Moore Elementary School — Students at Chester A. Moore Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Chester A. Moore Elementary School Compares
See how Chester A. Moore Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
827 N 29TH ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Chester A. Moore Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (rated 8.7/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Pierce, see our Fort Pierce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34947 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,985
Median Home Value
$202,700
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
Population
13,192
College Educated
18.9%
Homeownership
46%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chester A. Moore Elementary School
What grades does Chester A. Moore Elementary School serve?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester A. Moore Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester A. Moore Elementary School rank in FL?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School ranks #1,890 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Chester A. Moore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester A. Moore Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chester A. Moore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chester A. Moore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester A. Moore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chester A. Moore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
86.5% of students at Chester A. Moore Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (772) 468-5315
Resources & Links
District
ST. LUCIE- District Enrollment
- 46,987
- Schools in District
- 53
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,177
- District Rank
- #18 of 47
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