PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Port Salerno Elementary School, located in Stuart, Florida, serves as a central hub for academic development within the Martin County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for its students in core subject areas such as reading, mathematics, and science. The faculty and staff emphasize character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare children not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school’s culture is defined by its dedication to inclusive education and the integration of technology to enhance classroom instruction. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, event calendars, and updates on academic initiatives. By encouraging parental involvement and partnerships between home and school, Port Salerno Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the individual needs and potentials of its diverse student body.

730

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	616
Black	27
Asian	3
Two or More	9

Hispanic
616 (84.4%)
White
75 (10.3%)
Black
27 (3.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (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:	MARTIN
Phone:	(772)219-1610
Website:	http://martinschools.org/o/pses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 8

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	46.3%
Male	392	53.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th