Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Foster Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Foster Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2798 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
83%
17%
White
8%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Foster Elementary School's ranking?
William Foster Elementary School is ranked #2798 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend William Foster Elementary School?
554 students attend William Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of William Foster Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does William Foster Elementary School offer ?
William Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Foster Elementary School part of?
William Foster Elementary School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools School District.
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