LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

lcsaunders.dadeschools.net

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

477

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	199
Black	273
American Indian	1

Black
273 (57.2 %)
Hispanic
199 (41.7 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)247-3933
Website:	http://lcsaunders.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	49.5%
Male	241	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)