Foster Elementary School vs Sulphur Springs K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Sulphur Springs K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
678 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Sulphur Springs K-8 School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,187 | #2186 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #46593 of 50,301 | #49112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 428 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.3).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.4).
- •Sulphur Springs K-8 School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 428.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Elementary School better than Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Elementary School ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foster Elementary School and Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary School: 428. Sulphur Springs K-8 School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary School and Sulphur Springs K-8 School rank in Florida?
Foster Elementary School is 2179th of 2,187 and Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 2186th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).