Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Stephen Foster Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.72, which is more 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
#1932 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
42%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is ranked #1932 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 C. W. Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?
386 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen Foster Elementary School part of?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephen Foster Elementary School located?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is located in the Stephen Foster neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
School Calendar
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Date
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
10-Month Calendar: First Day for Students
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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