Laura C. Saunders Elementary School vs West Homestead K-8 Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
West Homestead K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
864 students
| Measure | Laura C. Saunders Elementary School Homestead, Florida | West Homestead K-8 Center Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1947 of 2,187 | #1987 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34630 of 50,301 | #35829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 498 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 34.2).
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •West Homestead K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.4).
- •West Homestead K-8 Center is the larger school with 864 students compared with 498.
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 Laura C. Saunders Elementary School better than West Homestead K-8 Center?
On the Success Index (US), Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Laura C. Saunders Elementary School and West Homestead K-8 Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School: 498. West Homestead K-8 Center: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura C. Saunders Elementary School and West Homestead K-8 Center rank in Florida?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is 1947th of 2,187 and West Homestead K-8 Center is 1987th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).