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Parkway Elementary School

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Parkway Elementary School ranks 986 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

986^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Parkway Elementary School in Port St. Lucie, FL, is a PK-5 public school serving 553 students in the St. Lucie district, and it has undergone a remarkable transformation from a 1-star rating to a current 3-star rating, ranking in the 56th percentile statewide. The school’s standout feature is its exceptional math performance, with 5th-grade proficiency at 73%—the highest among nearby schools like Rivers Edge Elementary School (64%) and Bayshore Elementary School (68%)—and significantly above the state average. This strength is consistent across grades, with 3rd and 4th graders also scoring well above district and state levels, making Parkway a top choice for families prioritizing math education.

However, the school faces clear challenges, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA), where proficiency has dropped to 50%—11 points below the state average and a recurring issue over the past three years. While 3rd and 4th graders perform well in reading, the school struggles to maintain that momentum through 5th grade, suggesting a need for targeted literacy support. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a persistent problem, with 32.7% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024, higher than nearby high-performing schools like Bayshore (22.2%) and St. Lucie West K-8 School (28.1%), which likely impacts consistent learning.

Parkway’s turnaround story is unique in the area, with a 40-percentile-point jump from 2019 to 2026, while schools like White City Elementary School and Savanna Ridge Elementary School have remained stagnant. The school spends more per student ($12,397) than most peers, and its declining free/reduced lunch population (from 80% to 61%) suggests a changing demographic. Science scores are a surprising strength, with a 74% proficiency in 2022-2023, though inconsistent. Compared to nearby West Gate K-8 School, which has lower spending and larger enrollment, Parkway’s focused approach yields better math results, making it a compelling option for families seeking strong math instruction despite literacy and attendance concerns.

553

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,397

Per pupil spending ?

61.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7000 NW Selvitz Rd
Port St Lucie, FL 34983

(772) 340-4800

District: St. Lucie

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.3%

Hispanic:

34.5%

White:

17.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Lucie

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

986^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 39 pts since 2016

From bottom 17% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 30Elementary Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	986 of 2240	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	925 of 2258	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	1185 of 2256	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	1067 of 2240	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	21.1	1819 of 2219	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.9	1727 of 2247	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.6	1826 of 2182	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	1533 of 2118	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.0	1602 of 2112	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.0	1737 of 2087	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.8	1576 of 2064	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.5	1344 of 2029	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.7	822 of 1984	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.6	940 of 1985	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.9	1144 of 1919	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	25.9	1465 of 1847	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.2	1366 of 1789	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.1	1432 of 1786	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.9	1271 of 1688	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts58%-3 vs state

Science57%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 NW Selvitz Rd	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4800	553	31	17.8	61.1%	94 (17.0%)	234 (42.3%)	191 (34.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	56	986^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%		57.9	925^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.0%	61	64.0	58.0	50.0				72.0	67.0	73.0				57.0						$12,397	$1,337	$11,060
West Gate K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1050 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-7600	1,639	92	17.8	50.5%	458 (27.9%)	499 (30.4%)	550 (33.6%)	42 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.3%)	47.8	1202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%		54.1	1013^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.1%	189	56.0	59.0	56.0	68.0	67.0	61.0	55.0	39.0	67.0	71.0	48.0	70.0	52.0	51.0	70.0	100.0		86.0	$10,295	$970	$9,325
Rivers Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5600	778	41	18.9	67.2%	236 (30.3%)	227 (29.2%)	260 (33.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.2%)	55.5	1005^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.1%		58.8	911^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.7%	94	58.0	60.0	64.0				63.0	48.0	64.0	100.0			69.0						$10,309	$762	$9,547
Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	300 NW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-5982	1,413	78	18.1	56.0%	296 (20.9%)	543 (38.4%)	488 (34.5%)	26 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	55 (3.9%)	39.2	1424^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.4%		34.5	1515^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.9%	91	57.0	60.0	48.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	66.0	38.0	37.0	57.0	42.0	77.0	58.0	40.0	83.0	97.0	97.0	87.0	$8,634	$339	$8,295
Northport K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	250 NW Floresta Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4700	1,206	80	15.0	71.7%	269 (22.3%)	415 (34.4%)	415 (34.4%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (7.2%)	37.1	1474^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		36.6	1463^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	35.2%	11	53.0	51.0	57.0	52.0	51.0	49.0	59.0	48.0	58.0	49.0	13.0	56.0	64.0	44.0	62.0	67.0		66.0	$13,012	$1,402	$11,610
Somerset Academy Bethany	Public, Charter	K-5	500 SW Bethany Dr	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(772) 301-1716	527	25	21.0	64.1%	126 (23.9%)	153 (29.0%)	212 (40.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	49.7	1148^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.8%		50.2	1112^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.8%	36	50.0	68.0	74.0				60.0	55.0	60.0				57.0						$9,379	$238	$9,142
White City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 W 2nd St	Fort Pierce	34982	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5840	493	30	16.4	67.3%	55 (11.2%)	201 (40.8%)	219 (44.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	27	1743^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.2%		36.9	1453^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	35.7%	290	34.0	68.0	40.0				45.0	63.0	52.0				43.0						$11,586	$1,126	$10,460
Savanna Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 SE Lennard Rd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 460-3050	512	30	17.0	57.4%	134 (26.2%)	173 (33.8%)	178 (34.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	31.6	1631^st of 2240 public elementary schools	27.2%		29.5	1659^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.5%	28	49.0	45.0	48.0				70.0	38.0	52.0				53.0						$12,705	$1,370	$11,336
St. Lucie West K-8 School	Public	K-8	1501 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-6630	1,662	100	16.6	61.4%	386 (23.2%)	550 (33.1%)	603 (36.3%)	23 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	93 (5.6%)	37.5	1465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%		35	1496^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.7%	31	56.0	61.0	54.0	57.0	58.0	63.0	58.0	44.0	48.0	54.0	39.0	65.0	55.0	57.0	88.0	98.0		72.0	$10,592	$1,007	$9,584
Manatee Academy K-8	Public	K-8	1450 SW Heatherwood Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 340-4745	1,700	92	18.4	58.9%	481 (28.3%)	609 (35.8%)	502 (29.5%)	13 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	85 (5.0%)	42.4	1334^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.4%		43.8	1252^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	44.6%	82	57.0	59.0	56.0	55.0	69.0	59.0	66.0	64.0	41.0	54.0	22.0	67.0	63.0	52.0	93.0	98.0		79.0	$10,054	$898	$9,156

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Parkway Elementary School?

Students at Parkway Elementary School are 42% African American, 35% Hispanic, 17% White, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Parkway Elementary School in?

St. Lucie

Is Parkway Elementary School a good school?

Parkway Elementary School ranks 986^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parkway Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended Parkway Elementary School.

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