County program record

St. Lucie County, Florida

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Florida gifted education framework

Florida recognizes gifted students within exceptional student education and requires districts to document local eligibility and service procedures.

What this means for families: District plans govern referral, evaluation, eligibility, and delivery, so families should confirm the local process.

Coverage
K-12 exceptional student education
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

St. Lucie County School District

Gifted Program

St. Lucie County develops gifted learners' academic and social potential through stimulating, specialized experiences emphasizing complex thinking, independence, strengths, interests, and the transfer of learning.

How services work: K–5 students may use part-time resource rooms or full-time self-contained gifted classes; grades 6–8 receive gifted strategies in core academic classes and may access gifted-only magnet courses; secondary services continue through EP-based advanced opportunities.

How students are identified: Eligibility follows Florida requirements and the Educational Plan process. Private- and home-school families may request district evaluation, while enrolled families should contact their school to begin referral.

Grades
K–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 571.43 sq miLocal program reviewed
Use the district as the authority.

Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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