- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Foster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000214
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Foster Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #14 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Foster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks #14 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Stephen Foster Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120018000214 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.7:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Stephen Foster Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stephen Foster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 572
Stephen Foster Elementary School
572 students
What this shows Stephen Foster Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Foster Elementary School compares
Stephen Foster Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 14.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Stephen Foster Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Foster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Foster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Foster Elementary School
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Foster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Foster Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen Foster Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Stephen Foster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Foster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Foster Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Foster Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks #14 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Stephen Foster Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.