Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Foster Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foster Park Elementary serves the northern part of Union, SC, covering an area of approximately 21.1 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school from the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foster Park Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Foster Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Park Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
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)18.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Park Elementary School's ranking?
Foster Park Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Foster Park Elementary School often compared to?
Foster Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch Elementary School, Buffalo Elementary School, Jonesville Elementary Middle 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 43% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Foster Park Elementary School?
430 students attend Foster Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Foster Park Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foster Park Elementary School?
Foster Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Foster Park Elementary School offer ?
Foster Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Foster Park Elementary School part of?
Foster Park Elementary School is part of Union 01 School District.
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