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Rivers Edge Elementary School

Q: Is Rivers Edge Elementary School a good school?

Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks 1005 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1005^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Rivers Edge Elementary School in Port St. Lucie, FL, is a mid-sized elementary school serving 778 students in grades PK-5 within the St. Lucie district, and it stands out as a reliable, solid choice for families seeking consistent academic performance in a predominantly low-income area.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its remarkable stability. Unlike nearby schools like Fairlawn Elementary School, which is a high-flyer, or Weatherbee Elementary School, which has seen significant drops, Rivers Edge has maintained a steady mid-tier ranking for the past five years. It particularly shines in 5th-grade science, where 69% of students are proficient—well above the district and state averages. The school also shows a positive trend in English Language Arts (ELA), with 5th graders outperforming 3rd graders, which is the opposite of what many nearby schools experience. Additionally, Rivers Edge operates efficiently, spending less per student ($10,309) than many neighbors like St. Lucie Elementary School ($13,395) while achieving better academic results.

However, there are a few patterns to note. A recurring "math dip" occurs in 4th grade, where proficiency drops significantly from 3rd grade levels before recovering in 5th grade. The school also reports 100% proficiency in 6th-grade math, but this likely reflects a small group of advanced 5th graders taking a higher-level course, not the general student body. On the positive side, Rivers Edge has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (28.1%) than the district average (34.4%) and many nearby schools, suggesting a more engaged student body. Overall, while it may not be the top performer in the area, Rivers Edge offers a stable, above-average education—especially in science and upper-grade ELA—making it a strong "safe bet" for families in Port St. Lucie.

778

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,309

Per pupil spending ?

67.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5600 NE Saint James Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34983

(772) 785-5600

District: St. Lucie

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Oaks Middle School
	Southport Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.4%

White:

30.3%

African American:

29.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Lucie

✓Above the Florida median (55th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,005^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	1005 of 2240	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	911 of 2258	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.6	761 of 2256	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	1050 of 2240	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	1039 of 2219	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.5	848 of 2247	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.6	1113 of 2182	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	919 of 2118	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	914 of 2112	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.8	1043 of 2087	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.4	976 of 2064	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.4	629 of 2029	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.2	747 of 1984	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.9	550 of 1985	72.3%	★★★★☆
2010	65.9	677 of 1919	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.9	669 of 1847	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.1	628 of 1789	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.7	665 of 1786	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.9	732 of 1688	56.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science69%+9 vs state

Math64%~ state avg

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

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by a parent
Saturday, March 4, 2017

Went to go pick up my girlfriends daughter today at Rivers Edge Elementary in Port Saint Lucie. Was waiting in the car lane like everyone else but i guess 3 drivers thought it was a good idea to skip the line and go in the wrong direction will passing over a double solid line and going over 20 miles an hour to beat the oncoming traffic just to get to the school faster. When is something going to be done about this? I went into the office to complain and this is the answer i got "YEA WE KNOW" Really lady, are you guys waiting for a child to get run over by a parent that is such in a hurry that they break 3 traffic laws and endanger the lives of others on the property to get to the school a few minutes sooner. Close Quote

Schools Near Rivers Edge Elementary School

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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
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
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
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
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
Weatherbee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 E Weatherbee Rd	Fort Pierce	34982	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5300	726	38	19.2	62.8%	98 (13.5%)	239 (32.9%)	355 (48.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	35.5	1515^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.4%		14.6	2047^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.3%	532	47.0	44.0	48.0				62.0	57.0	62.0				57.0						$11,681	$1,321	$10,361
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
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
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
St. Lucie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 S 13th St	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5213	722	41	17.5	77.0%	47 (6.5%)	406 (56.2%)	234 (32.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.3%)	30.6	1651^st of 2240 public elementary schools	26.3%		28.3	1691^st of 2258 public elementary schools	25.1%	40	40.0	48.0	51.0				60.0	45.0	53.0				62.0						$13,395	$1,619	$11,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Rivers Edge Elementary School

Is Rivers Edge Elementary School a good school?

Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks 1005^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rivers Edge Elementary School?

Students at Rivers Edge Elementary School are 33% Hispanic, 30% White, 29% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rivers Edge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rivers Edge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle : Southport Middle School

What district is Rivers Edge Elementary School in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend Rivers Edge Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 778 students attended Rivers Edge Elementary School.

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