New Life Charter Academy vs Stephen Foster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Life Charter Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
110 students
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Stephen Foster Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 2,187 | #1758 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30316 of 50,301 | #30519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 110 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.5 vs 42.2).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •New Life Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Stephen Foster Elementary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 110.
- •New Life Charter Academy is a charter school while Stephen Foster Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Life Charter Academy better than Stephen Foster Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Life Charter Academy and Stephen Foster Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Life Charter Academy: 110. Stephen Foster Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Life Charter Academy and Stephen Foster Elementary School rank in Florida?
New Life Charter Academy is 1749th of 2,187 and Stephen Foster Elementary School is 1758th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).