Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weatherbee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weatherbee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Weatherbee Elementary School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
鈥淒evelop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.鈥
School Rankings
Weatherbee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weatherbee Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2948 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
37%
Black
36%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weatherbee Elementary School's ranking?
Weatherbee Elementary School is ranked #2948 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Weatherbee Elementary School often compared to?
Weatherbee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Weatherbee Elementary School?
728 students attend Weatherbee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Weatherbee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherbee Elementary School?
Weatherbee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weatherbee Elementary School offer ?
Weatherbee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weatherbee Elementary School part of?
Weatherbee Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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