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#3065 of 3,778 schools in FL

White City Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL

A St. Lucie elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

905 W 2ND ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

  • Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,177
Chronic Absenteeism39.3%

Students at White City Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
33%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where White City Elementary School 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,025

Median home value

$228,300

Median rent

$1,254/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34982; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sun Grove Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–80.6 mi124Compare →
Rivers Edge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.2 mi747Compare →
Weatherbee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.4 mi728Compare →
Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available667Compare →

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
#35 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

White City Elementary School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White City Elementary School

White City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,065 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White City Elementary School

What grades does White City Elementary School serve?

White City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend White City Elementary School?

White City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at White City Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White City Elementary School rank in FL?

White City Elementary School ranks #3,065 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is White City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

White City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 White City Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White City Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is White City Elementary School a charter school?

No, White City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White City Elementary School a Title I school?

No, White City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White City Elementary School?

83.9% of students at White City 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Lucie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.3%
Area population (ZIP 34982)
27,447
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
43.3
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 34982; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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