CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/CAM/

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Chester A. Moore Elementary School, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a dedicated member of the St. Lucie Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement.

The school’s mission centers on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences. By promoting collaboration between teachers, students, and families, Chester A. Moore Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various school programs and initiatives, the faculty aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while helping students develop the character traits necessary to become responsible, life-long learners.

470

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	146
Black	297
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Black
297 (63.2%)
Hispanic
146 (31.1%)
Two or More
16 (3.4%)
White
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)468-5315
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/CAM/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	48.1%
Male	244	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)