Stephen Foster Elementary School

3471 Sw 22nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 683 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stephen Foster Elementary School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2954 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
48%
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35%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephen Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
71%
36%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
10%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is ranked #2954 out of 3,655 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?
683 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen Foster Elementary School part of?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

View the Stephen Foster Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)

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.
- Posted by Parent - Denice

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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