- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000452
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120039000452 · Homestead, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 16.6:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 498
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Laura C. Saunders Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura C. Saunders Elementary School compares
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 47.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura C. Saunders Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura C. Saunders Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
How many students attend Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
79.0% of students at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laura C. Saunders Elementary School rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks #6 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.