Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foster Elementary School serves the northwest part of Tampa, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foster Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Foster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3346 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Foster Elementary School is ranked #3346 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet, James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Foster Elementary School?
428 students attend Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Foster Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foster Elementary School?
Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foster Elementary School offer ?
Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foster Elementary School part of?
Foster Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Foster Elementary School located?
Foster Elementary School is located in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Old Seminole Heights.
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