Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School

What Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School does

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School (STEMS) is a non-profit private K-8 day school located in Sunrise, Florida, operating under the Islamic Foundation of South Florida (IFSF). Founded in 2000 and building on a parent organization established in 1989, the school serves approximately 220 students from PreK through 8th grade in the Greater Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Its core product is a Florida State Standards-aligned academic curriculum (Journeys, Go Math!, ScienceFusion, HMH resources) delivered alongside an integrated Islamic Studies program using the I Love Islam and Learning Islam series, with an optional full-time Hifz Quran memorization program for grades 4-8 and a Big Day for PreK early childhood curriculum enriched with Montessori and Reggio Emilia methods.

STEMS distributes educational services directly through its single physical campus, supplemented by the STEMS Virtual School platform (launched in 2020) and an integrated technology stack including Praxi School (parent portal), FACTS Management (tuition and financial aid), ThinkCentral/HMH myHRW (digital textbooks), Scholastic, Mathletics, and ClassDojo. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, augmented by participation in Florida state scholarship programs (Step Up For Students, AAA, Family Empowerment), an internal STEMS Financial Aid program funded by donors (covering 10-50% of tuition for eligible families), and Zakat/Al-Falah charitable donations earmarked for tuition assistance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; tiered financial aid is administered through a third-party FACTS Management assessment.

The school's go-to-market relies on direct enrollment via its website, on-campus tours, open houses, and community outreach through social media, newsletters, and PTO events, with strong word-of-mouth referral from a multi-generational alumni network now enrolling their own children. STEMS differentiates through its community ecosystem (integrated masjid and food pantry serving 120 families monthly), 30-year brand reputation, specialized Hifz curriculum, and demonstrated academic outcomes including 7 awards at the 2020 Broward County Regional Science and Engineering Fair and consistent top-ten finishes in BCCTM math competitions.

Name

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School

Legal name

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School

Website

https://stemschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School (STEMS) is a non-profit K-8 Islamic day school in Sunrise, Florida, serving about 220 students with Florida-standards academics integrated with Islamic studies and an optional Hifz Quran memorization program, operating under the Islamic Foundation of South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based K-8 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Islamic elementary school
• Quran memorization program
• Faith-based primary education
• Florida private schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunrise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: STEMS charges tuition for K-8 education with a non-refundable registration fee. Fee schedule is published annually. The school is non-profit, with all fees used to operate the school, purchase supplies/equipment, and pay staff salaries.
2. Scholarship Programs: STEMS participates in Florida Scholarship Programs including Step Up for Students (SUFS), Family Empowerment, and AAA scholarships for low-income families. State-funded scholarships offset tuition for eligible students.
3. Zakat/Al-Falah Donations: STEMS accepts Zakat donations through Al-Falah charitable division to help Zakat-eligible families with tuition. Donation levels available at $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, and $500. All Zakat funds go directly to tuition assistance for eligible families.
4. Financial Aid/STEMS Scholarship: STEMS provides internal financial aid funded by donors and Board members, ranging from 10-50% of tuition for eligible families. Evaluated through FACTS Management third-party assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School (STEMS) is a non-profit full-time day school serving approximately 220 students from PreK through 8th grade in Sunrise, Florida. It delivers a Florida state-standards-aligned academic curriculum integrated with comprehensive Islamic studies and character development (Tarbiyah), and offers an optional full-time Hifz Quran memorization program for grades 4-8. The school is operated under the Islamic Foundation of South Florida and is recognized as one of the best VPK programs in Broward County.

Product overview

Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle School (STEMS) operates as a non-profit full-time day school under the Islamic Foundation of South Florida, offering a unified PreK-8th grade educational program. The core offering consists of a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Florida State standards, delivered through branded educational content programs including Journeys, Go Math!, ScienceFusion, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt resources. This core is supplemented by an Islamic Studies Program using 'I Love Islam' and 'Learning Islam' curricula, and an optional Hifz Program for Quran memorization. The school also provides STEMS Virtual School for digital learning support, Early Education with specialized PreK curriculum, and various extracurricular clubs and activities. All programs are delivered through integrated parent communication portals (Praxi School and FACTS Management) and learning platforms (THINKCENTRAL, myHRW).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful pandemic transition - students did not lose any learning days during COVID-19 school closures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Step Up For StudentscoreOthersFlorida scholarship program for low-income families that STEMS participates in. Families must apply through SUFS before accessing other financial aid tiers. Provides income-based scholarships that offset tuition costs for eligible students.
• AAA (Academic Achievement Administration)coreOthersFlorida scholarship program for low-income families. STEMS is enrolled in this program as an alternative scholarship option for families seeking tuition assistance.
• Family Empowerment ScholarshipscoreOthersFlorida Department of Education scholarship program granted through Step Up For Students for families with slightly higher income than SUFS bracket. Another pathway for families to access state-funded tuition assistance at STEMS.
• ScholasticcoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational resources partnership providing research-based literacy and learning materials for STEMS students. Part of the school's commitment to new, research-based resources.
• MathleticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMath education platform used to help students hone math skills and bolster understanding of STEM subjects. Provides interactive, engaging math instruction.
• Praxi SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationParent portal platform used since Fall 2018. Parents access grades, teacher's notes, report cards, and communicate directly with teachers and school through the portal.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tuition management and financial aid assessment service. Used for efficient tuition collection, bookkeeping, and evaluating family financial aid needs through standardized assessment.
• Al-Falah Charitable DivisioncoreOthersCharitable division of Islamic Foundation of South Florida that manages Zakat donations for STEMS. Accepts Zakat funds specifically designated for tuition assistance to eligible families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pine Crest School: Premier private PreK-12 school with campuses in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, FL. Directly comparable as a high-tuition private school serving South Florida families with a strong academic and extracurricular program.
• American Heritage School: Large private PreK-12 college-prep school in Plantation, FL (Broward County). Comparable as a competing private school in the same Greater Fort Lauderdale market targeting academically focused families.
• Saint Andrew's School: Private PreK-12 day and boarding school in Boca Raton, FL with faith-affiliated Episcopal heritage. Comparable as a faith-rooted private school serving affluent South Florida families.
• Westminster Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Comparable as a faith-based private school operating in the same South Florida metro and competing for similar family segments.
• The Geneva School: Private classical Christian K-12 school in Orlando/Central FL. Comparable as a faith-based private school with a differentiated classical curriculum approach in the Florida market.
• Palmer Trinity School: Private college-prep school in Miami, FL serving grades 6-12. Comparable as a South Florida private school competing for academically rigorous families in the same broader metro.
• The Benjamin School: Private PreK-12 school in North Palm Beach, FL with rigorous college-prep focus. Comparable as a high-tuition Florida private school competing for similar high-income families.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Independent Schools: Network of private K-12 schools emphasizing STEM and academic rigor across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable as a broader private-school platform pursuing academic excellence and differentiation.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of early childhood education and care, including employer-sponsored childcare. Comparable as a large-scale early-education incumbent competing for the same PreK-grade family demand.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: National private early childhood education provider with extensive U.S. footprint. Comparable as a scaled early-education operator serving families transitioning from preschool into elementary schooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SalahTawfikSchool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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