Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laura C. Saunders Elementary School serves the southern part of Homestead, FL, covering an area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
MAKING LASTING IMPRESSIONS
School Rankings
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School's ranking?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is ranked #2976 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
498 students attend Laura C. Saunders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Laura C. Saunders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laura C. Saunders Elementary School offer ?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School part of?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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