Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephen Foster 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stephen Foster Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#2757 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is ranked #2757 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Stephen Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mirror Lake Elementary School, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?
658 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Foster Elementary School part of?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephen Foster Elementary School located?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is located in the Riverland Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School Reviews
1 2/21/2019
My son started at Stephen Foster and in my opinion he did not have a good experience. He started off fine but as time progressed I noticed that not only has his self-confidence fallen but also his academic progress. He always seems to look sad and he always seems to be distracted, unenthusiastic and he never talk about what he has learned in school. I tried contacting his teacher numerous times to set up a meeting but I never received a response from her or anyone else. I decided to transfer him back to his old school where you can actually have a conversation with your child''s teacher about their progress and he is so excited. P.S The Assistant Principal at Stephen Foster is absolutely wonderful.
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