McLaurin Elementary vs Steens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
Steens Creek Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
582 students
| Measure | McLaurin Elementary Florence, Mississippi | Steens Creek Elementary Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 427 | #137 of 427 |
| National rank | #31948 of 50,301 | #25528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 504 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steens Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.0).
- •Steens Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 75.2%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.1).
- •Steens Creek Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 504.
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 McLaurin Elementary better than Steens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Steens Creek Elementary ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.0 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 McLaurin Elementary and Steens Creek Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaurin Elementary: 504. Steens Creek Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaurin Elementary and Steens Creek Elementary rank in Mississippi?
McLaurin Elementary is 207th of 427 and Steens Creek Elementary is 137th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).