Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foster Dual Language Pk-8's student population of 358 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
27%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Dual Language Pk-8's ranking?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is ranked #1509 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foster Dual Language Pk-8 often compared to?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Wilmore Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
358 students attend Foster Dual Language Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Foster Dual Language Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foster Dual Language Pk-8 offer ?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Foster Dual Language Pk-8 part of?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
I am so proud to work at this school. We are now an option-only school and it is so great to see students in the 50/50 Model.
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