LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, the institution is committed to the mission of preparing students for long-term academic success. The school emphasizes character development, parental involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom to engage students in a modern curriculum. By maintaining a focus on school safety and community engagement, Laura C. Saunders Elementary strives to be a pillar of the Homestead area, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully into middle school.

For more information, contact LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 247-3933 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

505 SW 8TH ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030-7163
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LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
598
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 598 students

Black or African American
56.9%
Hispanic/Latino
41.6%
White
1.0%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.