Leisure City K-8 Center vs The Charter School at Waterstone
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leisure City K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,059 students
The Charter School at Waterstone
Homestead · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
974 students
| Measure | Leisure City K-8 Center Homestead, Florida | The Charter School at Waterstone Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1851 of 2,187 | #1029 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #32408 of 50,301 | #17165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Charter School at Waterstone scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 39.3).
- •The Charter School at Waterstone does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •The Charter School at Waterstone does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •The Charter School at Waterstone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 69.9%).
- •The Charter School at Waterstone does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Leisure City K-8 Center is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 974.
- •Leisure City K-8 Center is a public school while The Charter School at Waterstone is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leisure City K-8 Center better than The Charter School at Waterstone?
On the Success Index (US), The Charter School at Waterstone ranks higher (61.5 vs 39.3 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 Leisure City K-8 Center and The Charter School at Waterstone?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leisure City K-8 Center: 1,059. The Charter School at Waterstone: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leisure City K-8 Center and The Charter School at Waterstone rank in Florida?
Leisure City K-8 Center is 1851st of 2,187 and The Charter School at Waterstone is 1029th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).