PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7000 NW SELVITZ RD
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/PKW/

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parkway Elementary School, located at 7000 NW Selvitz Road in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

The school’s website reflects its dedication to community partnership and effective communication between faculty, parents, and students. With a focus on providing high-quality instruction, Parkway Elementary works to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the St. Lucie school system, it benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to support literacy, technology integration, and student wellness, making it a key educational institution for families in the Port St. Lucie area.

553

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	191
Black	234
Asian	5
Two or More	29

Black
234 (42.3%)
Hispanic
191 (34.5%)
White
94 (17.0%)
Two or More
29 (5.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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)340-4800
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/PKW/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 32

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	46.1%
Male	298	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)