SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/SGA/

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technology is a public K-8 school located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serving students in St. Lucie County. The school is distinct for its specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By integrating advanced technology and hands-on learning experiences into its core curriculum, the academy aims to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce while fostering critical thinking, innovation, and digital literacy from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, Samuel S. Gaines Academy emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community environment. As a K-8 institution, it provides a unique educational continuity that allows students to remain in the same school community throughout their formative years, facilitating strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The school is committed to high academic standards and utilizes a variety of enrichment programs to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition into high school and beyond.

786

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	367
Black	286
Asian	10
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
367 (46.7%)
Black
286 (36.4%)
White
95 (12.1%)
Two or More
26 (3.3%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)462-8888
Website:	http://schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/SGA/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 62

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	110
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	39.8%
Male	473	60.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)