Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Pierce, Florida 34947 · St. Lucie
#1828 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#31894 of 50,301 nationally
About Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is a public elementary located in Fort Pierce, in the St. Lucie school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 786 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1828th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 786.
There are 16 schools in Fort Pierce; Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies ranks 5th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Independence Classical Academy
Fort Pierce · Charter other · Grades K–12
557 students · 1.5 km away
Fairlawn Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 2.4 km away
Lawnwood Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 3.5 km away
Forest Grove Middle School
Fort Pierce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 3.6 km away
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Fort Pierce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students · 3.8 km away
St. Lucie Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students · 4.5 km away
Chester A. Moore Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
470 students · 4.5 km away
Dan McCarty Middle School
Fort Pierce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 4.6 km away
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,178 students · 4.8 km away
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades K–8
515 students · 5.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies a good school?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has a Success Index (US) of 40.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1828 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies rank in Florida?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies ranks #1828 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #31894 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies had 786 students in 2025.
Is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies a elementary school or a high school?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.