Glen Springs Elementary School vs Stephen Foster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Springs Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Glen Springs Elementary School Gainesville, Florida | Stephen Foster Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 2,187 | #821 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14172 of 50,301 | #13393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 65.9).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Glen Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Glen Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 403.
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 Glen Springs Elementary School better than Stephen Foster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 65.9 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 Glen Springs Elementary School and Stephen Foster Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Springs Elementary School: 429. Stephen Foster Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Springs Elementary School and Stephen Foster Elementary School rank in Florida?
Glen Springs Elementary School is 867th of 2,187 and Stephen Foster Elementary School is 821st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).