Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Homestead, Florida 33030 · Miami-Dade
#1947 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#34630 of 50,301 nationally
About Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is a public elementary located in Homestead, in the Miami-Dade school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1947th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 42 schools in Homestead; Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks 27th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 Laura C. Saunders Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead
Homestead · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus)
Florida City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
210 students · 1.1 km away
West Homestead K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
864 students · 1.2 km away
Florida City Elementary School
Florida City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 1.3 km away
Homestead Middle School
Homestead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students · 1.5 km away
School for Advanced Studies Homestead
Homestead · Public high · Grades 11–12
130 students · 1.6 km away
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
Homestead · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 1.6 km away
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
Homestead · Charter high · Grades 9–12
497 students · 1.6 km away
Miami Community Charter School
Florida City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 2.0 km away
Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.a.s.t.) @ Hom
Homestead · Public high · Grades 9–12
511 students · 2.1 km away
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498 students
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498 students
Gorrie Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Westgate Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Lely Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Goulds Elementary School
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School a good school?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 36.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1947 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 Laura C. Saunders Elementary School rank in Florida?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks #1947 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #34630 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School had 498 students in 2025.
Is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Laura C. Saunders Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.