David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center vs Natural Bridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,246 students
Natural Bridge Elementary School
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center North Miami, Florida | Natural Bridge Elementary School North Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 2,187 | #1154 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18976 of 50,301 | #19306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,246 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | North Miami | North Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.4).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 349.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center better than Natural Bridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center and Natural Bridge Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Miami and North Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center: 1,246. Natural Bridge Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center and Natural Bridge Elementary School rank in Florida?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is 1139th of 2,187 and Natural Bridge Elementary School is 1154th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).