Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Summary:

Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Arvada, Colorado, with 369 students and a racial makeup of 24.66% White and 70.46% Hispanic. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The key issues at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 are its significantly underperforming test scores compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% for the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and 44.1% for the state. In Math, only 18.1% were proficient, compared to 40.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, with little improvement. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.37% to 59.15% over the past 3 years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district generally perform better than Foster Dual Language Pk-8 on test scores, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. For example, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington and Mountain Phoenix Community School, both public charter schools, have significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Stevens Elementary School, a traditional public school, also outperforms Foster Dual Language Pk-8 on test scores. These comparisons suggest that the school's high proportion of Hispanic and low-income students, coupled with its persistently low test scores, may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 5300 Saulsbury Court
       Arvada, CO  80002-3744


(303) 982-1680

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
673rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,694 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.5%
White:
24.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 70th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.98. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is $16,694, which is the 16th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foster Dual Language Pk-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Foster Dual Language Pk-8 673rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Foster Dual Language Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Foster Dual Language Pk-8 353rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Foster Dual Language Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.43 731st 808 9.5%
2005 7.44 766th 823 6.9%
2006 5.66 790th 829 4.7%
2007 11.26 767th 852 10.0%
2008 15.43 733rd 849 13.7%
2009 13.70 769th 872 11.8%
2010 22.32 749th 925 19.0%
2011 22.25 747th 935 20.1%
2012 30.84 681st 935 27.2%
2013 26.01 739th 954 22.5%
2014 15.86 827th 962 14.0%
2015 13.52 840th 938 10.4%
2016 16.76 770th 914 15.8%
2017 15.05 801st 929 13.8%
2018 15.39 782nd 917 14.7%
2019 14.21 856th 965 11.3%
2022 27.78 640th 921 30.5%
2023 27.65 632nd 933 32.3%
2024 25.21 673rd 943 28.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.75 285th 308 7.5%
2024 19.21 317th 365 13.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 517th 690 25.1%
2019 9.67 726th 758 4.2%
2023 29.64 442nd 642 31.2%
2024 14.86 593rd 684 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.14 587th 693 15.3%
2019 17.84 638th 764 16.5%
2023 15.11 564th 649 13.1%
2024 19.85 539th 683 21.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 149th 172 13.4%
2019 14.87 255th 270 5.6%
2022 28.12 106th 153 30.7%
2023 15.50 188th 197 4.6%
2024 15.99 226th 242 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.62 270th 448 39.7%
2024 22.98 353rd 485 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Foster Dual Language Pk-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Open Quote Our son has attended Foster for the last 3 years. He is currently in second grade. Each of his 3 teachers so far have quite either during or immediately after the end of the school year. As if the statistics don't say enough,the administration was nearly impossible to work with. Foster is ranked 95th out of 98 schools academically in the Jefferson County R-1 district. They also rank in the bottom 11 percent in the state of Colorado. I implore you to reconsider any thoughts of sending your child to this terribly underachieving school. We are in the last week of this school year and are counting the days until we can move our son to a different school. Had we known the magnitude of Foster's academic failure sooner our son would not have wasted as much time there as he did. Please do not make the same mistake we did. Do your research before you send your child to a school that will hold them back. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 10, 2014

Open Quote Love the staff but did not have a good experience at all for my daughters class. They spent too much time correcting all the other students. The principal, asst. principal and other teachers had to be called to the room to help talk to the class over a dozen times. She did have fantastic teacher that would help my child excel by getting extra work for her or challenging her when possible. The other students were an issue swearing every other word being completely disrespectful to the whole class and the teacher. My daughter did not know any swear words and now knows them all plus some. I must say, the staff is wonderful, the principal is fantastic. They are extremely friendly and supportive. The school has fabulous before & after school programs!! Things like jump rope club, basketball, circus club, drama, crocheting, spanish etc. My kids loved the clubs and never missed one!! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Open Quote The principal and community at Foster are exemplary. Foster offers a well established dual language program. Many of the children enter with Spanish as their first language. My first language English speaking daughters have learned a new language and that people in out community do not always look or speak exactly the same way as us. The focus is on academics rather then clicks. Foster has great after school clubs and a strong parent body. The leadership for the school is excellent. There are many gifted children who attend foster and are challenged by the second language. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 4 10 36 8 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 297 7 6 56 8 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 285 3 4 53 7 n/a n/a 0 352
1991 297 3 2 49 7 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 293 8 2 60 6 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 295 1 7 55 3 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 283 7 3 68 7 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 273 7 5 79 12 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 273 7 5 79 12 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 268 7 3 88 14 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 251 9 3 112 14 n/a n/a 0 389
1999 242 10 6 104 16 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 231 16 3 113 11 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 210 9 5 109 7 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 161 9 7 136 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 161 9 7 136 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 149 10 5 152 4 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 146 11 4 156 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 136 13 5 198 4 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 169 22 3 206 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 156 14 4 217 4 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 189 8 3 244 5 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 195 11 2 260 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2011 156 5 5 318 2 0 4 0 490
2012 168 2 4 293 1 0 7 0 475
2013 144 4 4 321 0 0 6 0 479
2014 143 2 1 344 1 0 9 0 500
2015 158 3 1 352 1 0 11 0 526
2016 160 2 5 362 1 0 11 0 541
2017 151 7 5 354 0 0 10 0 527
2018 139 6 0 350 0 0 11 0 506
2019 158 5 1 307 3 0 10 0 484
2020 129 5 1 300 0 0 18 0 453
2021 109 2 2 276 0 0 10 0 399
2022 96 0 3 249 0 0 10 0 358
2023 91 0 4 260 0 0 14 0 369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 18.3 21.3 n/a
1989 374 19.9 18.7 30.2
1990 352 17.6 20.0 37.8
1991 358 16.1 22.2 36
1992 369 16.2 22.7 35.2
1993 361 16.2 22.3 39.9
1994 368 17.7 20.8 45.4
1995 376 19.1 19.7 42
1996 376 19.1 19.7 42
1997 380 20.5 18.5 40
1998 389 21.4 18.2 40.9
1999 378 21.3 17.7 37.3
2000 374 21.0 17.8 52.1
2001 340 22.0 15.5 46.5
2002 319 22.0 14.5 52.7
2003 319 22.0 14.5 52.7
2004 320 20.8 15.4 61.6
2005 318 22.1 14.4 60.1
2006 356 23.3 15.3 63.2
2007 406 25.5 15.9 65.5
2008 395 29.2 13.5 64.1
2009 449 27.3 16.4 60.6
2010 469 27.6 16.9 65
2011 490 29.1 16.7 67.1
2012 475 27.5 17.2 67.4
2013 479 27.0 17.7 66
2014 500 28.5 17.5 66.6
2015 526 28.0 18.7 70.3
2016 541 28.0 19.3 63.4
2017 527 28.9 18.2 62.8
2018 506 28.6 17.6 68.2
2019 484 27.5 17.5 65.5
2020 453 27.2 16.5 60.7
2021 399 25.9 15.3 59.1
2022 358 24.9 14.3 46.4
2023 369 24.8 14.8 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 18.3 21.3 n/a
1989 374 19.9 18.7 30.2
1990 352 17.6 20.0 37.8
1991 358 16.1 22.2 36
1992 369 16.2 22.7 35.2
1993 361 16.2 22.3 39.9
1994 368 17.7 20.8 45.4
1995 376 19.1 19.7 42
1996 376 19.1 19.7 42
1997 380 20.5 18.5 40
1998 389 21.4 18.2 40.9
1999 378 21.3 17.7 37.3
2000 374 21.0 17.8 52.1
2001 340 22.0 15.5 46.5
2002 319 22.0 14.5 52.7
2003 319 22.0 14.5 52.7
2004 320 20.8 15.4 61.6
2005 318 22.1 14.4 60.1
2006 356 23.3 15.3 63.2
2007 406 25.5 15.9 65.5
2008 395 29.2 13.5 64.1
2009 449 27.3 16.4 60.6
2010 469 27.6 16.9 65
2011 490 29.1 16.7 67.1
2012 475 27.5 17.2 67.4
2013 479 27.0 17.7 66
2014 500 28.5 17.5 66.6
2015 526 28.0 18.7 70.3
2016 541 28.0 19.3 63.4
2017 527 28.9 18.2 62.8
2018 506 28.6 17.6 68.2
2019 484 27.5 17.5 65.5
2020 453 27.2 16.5 60.7
2021 399 25.9 15.3 59.1
2022 358 24.9 14.3 46.4
2023 369 24.8 14.8 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,519
2020 $12,703
2021 $13,294
2022 $15,279
2023 $16,694

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foster Dual Language Pk-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 856th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 632nd of 933 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)2548.1
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)5.520.5
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)32.644.1
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)13.222.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)1315.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)34.830.8
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)17.415.4
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)19.641.9
 22.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.550.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)28.635.1
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Foster Dual Language Pk-8)11.514.3
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484369
 23.8%
African American50
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic307260
 15.3%
Pacific Islander00
White15891
 42.4%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%56.1%
 9.4%


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Students at Foster Dual Language Pk-8 are 70% Hispanic, 25% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks 673rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Foster Dual Language Pk-8.


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