FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/FKS/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frances K. Sweet Elementary School, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a public school within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is known for its specialized academic offerings, most notably its **Magnet Program** focused on Global Studies and International Baccalaureate (IB) principles. This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a global perspective among young learners, preparing them for success in a diverse and interconnected world.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development. The campus provides a structured, supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. By integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences, Frances K. Sweet Elementary aims to build a robust educational foundation, ensuring that students are not only meeting state standards but are also developing the personal character and social skills necessary for lifelong learning.

439

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	91
Black	315
Asian	2
Two or More	18

Black
315 (71.8%)
Hispanic
91 (20.7%)
Two or More
18 (4.1%)
White
13 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LUCIE
Phone:	(772)468-5330
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/FKS/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	51.9%
Male	211	48.1%

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