Henry S. West Laboratory School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Coral Gables, Florida 33146 · Miami-Dade
#14 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#411 of 50,301 nationally
About Henry S. West Laboratory School
Henry S. West Laboratory School is a public elementary located in Coral Gables, in the Miami-Dade school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 14th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 8 schools in Coral Gables; Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)95%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Henry S. West Laboratory School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henry S. West Laboratory School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Coral Gables · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students · 629 m away
George Washington Carver Middle School
Coral Gables · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students · 1.6 km away
George W. Carver Elementary School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 1.6 km away
David Fairchild Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 1.7 km away
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,894 students · 1.8 km away
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Coral Gables · Public high · Grades 9–12
375 students · 1.9 km away
Sunset Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,192 students · 1.9 km away
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students · 2.1 km away
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
South Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
491 students · 2.1 km away
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
South Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
166 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
W. W. Irby Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
372 students
Van E. Blanton Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Venetia Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
Hyde Grove Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
374 students
Pine Grove Elementary School
Delray Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a good school?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has a Success Index (US) of 92.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #14 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School rank in Florida?
Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks #14 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #411 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Henry S. West Laboratory School had 373 students in 2025.
Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a elementary school or a high school?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henry S. West Laboratory School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henry S. West Laboratory School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.