BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction PALM CITY, FL Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Port St. Lucie, FL SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
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BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALM CITY, FL 34990
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
594
Students
39.0
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(772)219-1500
Phone
http://martinschools.org/o/bces
Website

BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the MARTIN district in PALM CITY, FLORIDA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 594 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Florida Elementary School Average
Enrollment
594.0
State avg: 624.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.23:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
22.4%
State avg: 52.1%
▼ 57% better
School Details
School Name
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
120129003087
State School ID
FL-43-0331
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2201 SW MATHESON AVE
City
PALM CITY
State
Florida
ZIP Code
34990
County
Martin County
Metro Area
Port St. Lucie, FL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1221
State Leg. Upper
12031
State Leg. Lower
12085
Latitude
27.1787
Longitude
-80.2768
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
594
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 133 22.4%
Not Applicable 78 13.1%
District Info
District Name
MARTIN
LEAID
1201290
State LEA ID
FL-43
Phone
(772)219-1200
Website
http://www.martinschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
STUART
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$316,531K
Federal Revenue
$39,027K
State Revenue
$45,706K
Local Revenue
$231,798K
Total Expenditure
$318,719K
Instruction Exp.
$133,045K
Support Services
$94,023K
Other Current Exp.
$12,239K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
PALM CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALM CITY · Elementary
1.1 mi
2
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PALM CITY · Middle
1.5 mi
3
MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
STUART · High
1.7 mi
4
THE HOPE CHARTER CENTER FOR AUTISM
STUART · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
MARTIN COUNTY JAIL
STUART · High
2.2 mi
6
STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUART · Middle
2.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
594 students are enrolled at BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 05.
Is BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan area.
What school district does BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the MARTIN school district.
How much does MARTIN spend per student?
The MARTIN district spends approximately $536,563,973 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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