Excellent
#582 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 15% in state
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
An elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 DELAWARE AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- Math 59% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,707
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Episcopal AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Dale Cassens Education ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Lawnwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 783 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #6 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is a public elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
What grades does Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie serve?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie rank in FL?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie ranks #582 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie a charter school?
No, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie a Title I school?
No, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie?
65.0% of students at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (772) 467-4278
- Area population (ZIP 34950)
- 17,674
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34950; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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