Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foust Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foust Elementary School serves the northwest part of Owensboro, KY, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foust Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Foust Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foust Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#637 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)21.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foust Elementary School's ranking?
Foust Elementary School is ranked #637 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Foust Elementary School often compared to?
Foust Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Parrish Elementary School, Cravens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Foust Elementary School?
400 students attend Foust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Foust Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foust Elementary School?
Foust Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foust Elementary School offer ?
Foust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Foust Elementary School part of?
Foust Elementary School is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is a great school overall, the staff are really caring, it is just when I was there they did not help me as much as they should. Foust made me feel welcome when I came in the middle of the year. the teachers are not just there to teach you they like to have a lot of fun as well.
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