CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE

schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/cast/

515 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts is a specialized public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serving students in grades K-5. As a magnet institution, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-focused curriculum into its core academic instruction. Students have the opportunity to engage in various artistic disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, and drama, which are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression alongside traditional subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy.

The school is part of the St. Lucie Public Schools district and is committed to providing a holistic educational experience that caters to students who demonstrate an interest or aptitude for the arts. By blending rigorous academic standards with artistic enrichment, Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic success. Its environment is designed to be inclusive and inspiring, encouraging children to develop both their intellectual capabilities and their individual talents within a supportive community.

515

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	153
Black	244
Asian	4
Two or More	27

Black
244 (47.4%)
Hispanic
153 (29.7%)
White
87 (16.9%)
Two or More
27 (5.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

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)467-4278
Website:	http://schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/cast/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	82
Grade 7	90
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	60%
Male	206	40%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)