Summary:
In zip code 34951, there is one elementary school, Lakewood Park Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as part of the St. Lucie school district.
Lakewood Park Elementary is a school of contrasts, showing strong improvement in state ranking—from the 29th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026—while facing significant challenges. The school's standout strength is Mathematics, where 3rd and 4th graders scored 70% and 71% proficient respectively in 2025-2026, outperforming both district and state averages. However, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency lags behind, with all grade levels scoring below state averages, creating a clear academic imbalance. The school also saw a remarkable 14-percentage point jump in 5th-grade Science proficiency from 48% to 62% in one year, now exceeding state averages. With 645 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8, the school spends $11,725 per student, slightly above the national average for elementary schools.
A key concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.9% (2023-2024), meaning nearly 4 out of 10 students miss significant school time, well above district and state averages. Despite this, the school's rising test scores and state ranking suggest effective strategies for attending students. The majority of students (68.06%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a low-income population, and the school's spending likely supports essential programs and resources rather than smaller class sizes. For parents, Lakewood Park Elementary offers strong math and science instruction but needs improvement in reading and writing, while also grappling with attendance issues that may affect overall learning outcomes.
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