Foster Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foster Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foster Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
27%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Foster Elementary School?
395 students attend Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Elementary School?
Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foster Elementary School offer ?
Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foster Elementary School part of?
Foster Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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