Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chester A. Moore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester A. Moore Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Soaring to Greater Heights
School Rankings
Chester A. Moore 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 Chester A. Moore Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2446 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
63%
21%
White
4%
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
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester A. Moore Elementary School's ranking?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School is ranked #2446 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chester A. Moore Elementary School often compared to?
Chester A. Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawnwood Elementary School, Allapattah Flats K-8, Bayshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
429 students attend Chester A. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chester A. Moore Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester A. Moore Elementary School?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chester A. Moore Elementary School offer ?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester A. Moore Elementary School part of?
Chester A. Moore Elementary School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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