Garden City Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-9.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
77%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
543 students attend Garden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garden City Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden City Elementary School offer ?
Garden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Garden City Elementary School part of?
Garden City Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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