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Enrollment
572
Elementary
DISTRICT 576 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROWARD·NCES 120018000214
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3471 SW 22ND ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 · (754) 323-5750 · Broward County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL572 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 71% of Florida public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
304 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 26 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 84 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 85 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 116 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 102 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (83) is 19% smaller than its 5th grade class (102).
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
58.3%
FL avg 56.7% . +6.1pp since 2023
Math
75.7%
FL avg 58.9% . -0.5pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 76 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023, while math scores have held steady.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 58.3% | 75.7% |
| 2023-24 | 52.1% | 76.2% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
63.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.5%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 63% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 55% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (63.0% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 572 | 53.1% | 63.0% |
| GOLDEN GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAPLES | 528 | 54.2% | 53.3% |
| GOLDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAPLES | 484 | 53.1% | 45.6% |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORT LAUDERDALE | 693 | 55.7% | 41.5% |
| DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CUTLER BAY | 731 | 53.4% | 58.9% |
| SANTA CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIAMI | 532 | 51.1% | 35.4% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Broward County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.0% | #727 of 2,136 | #69 of 189 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 75.7% | #427 of 2,149 ▼ 80 | #52 of 191 ▼ 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.3% | #910 of 2,149 ▲ 154 | #96 of 191 ▲ 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 572 | #1,135 of 2,267 | #85 of 199 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #1,072 of 2,077 | #35 of 166 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.6% | #1,697 of 2,108 | #150 of 181 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.1% | #1,163 of 2,188 | #82 of 190 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.4% | #822 of 1,374 | #112 of 157 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
572
-93 (-14%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 532
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 572 | 36 | 15.9:1 | 53% (304) |
| 2023-24 | 658 | 39 | 16.9:1 | 60% (393) |
| 2022-23 | 691 | 45.5 | 15.2:1 | 75% (516) |
| 2020-21 | 665 | 43 | 15.5:1 | 70% (468) |
| 2017-18 | 653 | 47 | 13.9:1 | 85% (558) |
| 2015-16 | 656 | 45 | 14.6:1 | 79% (517) |
| 2010-11 | 619 | 44 | 14.1:1 | 77% (475) |
| 2000-01 | 759 | 37 | 20.5:1 | 67% (512) |
| 1990-91 | 532 | 27 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. The school's enrollment of 572 students covers pre-K through 5.
In BROWARD, 325 schools enroll a combined 243,591 students.
Hispanic students are the majority at STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, with 77% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 15% Black and 8% White. The school's Hispanic share is 44 points above the 33% share among Broward County residents. The school's diversity index is 39%, meaning two students picked at random have a 39% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 36 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 15.9:1. That is lower than the 17.5:1 average for elementary schools in Florida. Roughly 53% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 38% average for public schools in Broward County, the school's rate is higher.
allk12 grades STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a B+. The grade compares the school only with Florida public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits between the top and bottom 10% of Florida schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 63.0% and a predicted 54.5%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Broward County, the median household income is $77,633, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. There are 338 public schools in Broward County, enrolling about 244,502 students in all.
NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL is located about 0.5 miles from STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. In a group of 5 nearby schools with scores, STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 1st on average proficiency.
NCES assigns STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the locale City: Mid-size, meaning inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 93 fewer students in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Broward County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,977,129
Census ACS
Median income
$77,633
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
244,502 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BROWARD
- CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 4,579 students
- WESTERN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,510 students
- MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,089 students
- CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,843 students
- WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,492 students
- J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,436 students
Other schools in FORT LAUDERDALE
- FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,260 students
- DILLARD 6-12High · 1,998 students
- NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,566 students
- LAKEWOOD RANCH PREPARATORY ACADEMYCombined · 1,369 students
- STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,286 students
- RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TRADITIONElementary · 1,144 students
Other Stephen Foster Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Stephen Foster Elementary. STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest of the 3.
- STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGAINESVILLE, FL · 403 students
- Stephen Foster ElementaryLakewood, CA · 501 students
Nearby schools
- NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL0.5 mi · 1,566
- NEW LIFE CHARTER ACADEMY0.6 mi · 110
- UCP EARLY BEGINNINGS0.7 mi · 5
- PINE RIDGE ALTERNATIVE CENTER1.0 mi · 39
- ANN STORCK CENTER INC.1.0 mi · 19
- SUNED HIGH OF SOUTH BROWARD1.1 mi · 380
Frequently asked questions
About STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 572 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 15.9:1 (36 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 8% White, 77% Hispanic, 15% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BROWARD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.