STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sbac.edu/foster

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stephen Foster Elementary School is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic pursuits while encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Stephen Foster Elementary places a strong value on community and student engagement. The school leverages its location within the Gainesville area to provide a diverse educational experience, often integrating technology and creative resources to enhance the curriculum. With a commitment to supporting the "whole child," the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to reach their individual potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

458

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	63
Black	190
Asian	27
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
190 (41.5 %)
White
134 (29.3 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.8 %)
Two or More
40 (8.7 %)
Asian
27 (5.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(352)955-6706
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/foster
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	50.7%
Male	226	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)