Foster Elementary School

Summary:

Foster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Foster Elementary is predominantly African American (66.19%), followed by Hispanic (27.19%) and White (3.07%) students.

Foster Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (37.3% to 40.6%) and student performance that is significantly below district and state averages in all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24-29% of Foster students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 49-56% for the Hillsborough district and 53-60% for the state. Additionally, Foster Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (86.05% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the challenges, Foster Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average. Nearby schools in the Hillsborough district, such as Dr. Carter G. Woodson K-8 School, Robles Elementary, and Potter Elementary, also have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students and low test scores, suggesting a broader challenge in this area of Tampa. Addressing the issues at Foster Elementary and the surrounding schools will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the students and their communities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2014 E Diana St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 276-5573

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2130^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,749

Students who attend Foster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sligh Middle School
High:	Hillsborough High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.2%

Hispanic:

27.2%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Foster Elementary School ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 156^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.2%), Hispanic (27.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foster Elementary School is 16.9. 142 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Foster Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foster Elementary School is $12,749, which is the 33^rd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Foster Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Foster Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	18.71	1432^nd	1688	15.2%
2007	8.19	1699^th	1786	4.9%
2008	12.16	1657^th	1789	7.4%
2009	12.42	1697^th	1847	8.1%
2010	7.90	1837^th	1919	4.3%
2011	12.52	1823^rd	1985	8.2%
2012	8.80	1897^th	1984	4.4%
2013	12.97	1879^th	2029	7.4%
2014	12.64	1913^th	2064	7.3%
2016	14.90	1866^th	2087	10.6%
2017	10.38	1994^th	2112	5.6%
2018	9.18	2015^th	2118	4.9%
2019	3.10	2153^rd	2182	1.3%
2021	10.93	2100^th	2247	6.5%
2022	10.64	2088^th	2219	5.9%
2023	9.73	2137^th	2240	4.6%
2024	10.83	2130^th	2256	5.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Foster Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	377	227	11	49	7	n/a	n/a	0	671
1989	307	218	12	60	6	n/a	n/a	0	603
1990	318	254	9	61	4	n/a	n/a	0	646
1991	264	270	5	62	3	n/a	n/a	0	604
1992	282	332	5	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	687
1993	269	393	5	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	735
1994	274	456	3	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	801
1995	216	478	5	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1996	216	478	5	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1997	178	508	4	83	1	n/a	n/a	0	774
1998	142	529	6	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
1999	115	544	6	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
2000	131	537	7	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	768
2001	120	530	2	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	743
2002	93	536	3	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
2003	93	536	3	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
2004	73	497	2	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
2005	52	330	2	79	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2006	45	347	2	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2007	25	370	4	121	0	n/a	n/a	25	545
2008	23	357	4	107	0	n/a	n/a	29	520
2009	24	350	5	98	0	n/a	n/a	22	499
2010	25	332	4	96	0	n/a	n/a	14	471
2011	27	346	5	92	2	1	15	0	488
2012	28	328	4	83	1	0	14	0	458
2013	26	374	0	86	0	0	10	0	496
2014	30	330	1	99	0	0	11	0	471
2015	46	358	1	113	0	2	4	0	524
2016	46	340	1	100	0	3	4	0	494
2017	36	349	0	108	0	1	10	0	504
2018	36	359	0	76	0	2	8	0	481
2019	44	333	1	87	5	2	10	0	482
2020	28	319	1	98	3	2	6	0	457
2021	18	282	1	79	2	2	10	0	394
2022	14	263	0	91	0	2	11	0	381
2023	13	280	0	115	0	1	14	0	423

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foster Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	46.0	14.5	47.4
1989	603	46.0	13.1	47.9
1990	646	53.0	12.1	40.9
1991	604	51.0	11.8	53
1992	687	50.0	13.7	56
1993	735	54.0	13.6	52.8
1994	801	57.0	14.1	65.2
1995	779	62.0	12.6	69.1
1996	779	62.0	12.6	69.1
1997	774	62.0	12.5	74.3
1998	755	65.0	11.6	79.3
1999	748	61.0	12.3	88.9
2000	768	65.0	11.8	89.6
2001	743	63.0	11.8	90.8
2002	723	57.0	12.7	86
2003	723	57.0	12.7	86
2004	672	55.0	12.2	85.9
2005	463	42.0	11.0	86.2
2006	489	46.0	10.6	88.5
2007	545	40.0	13.6	92.5
2008	520	53.0	9.8	90.8
2009	499	50.6	10.4	95.4
2010	471	50.0	9.4	94.5
2011	488	49.5	9.8	93.6
2012	458	43.5	10.5	95
2013	496	42.0	11.8	95.6
2014	471	47.0	10.0	95.1
2015	524	48.0	10.9	93.5
2016	494	48.0	10.2	93.5
2017	504	48.0	10.5	93.8
2018	481	44.0	10.9	95.4
2019	482	35.0	13.7	94
2020	457	39.0	11.7	93.9
2021	394	35.0	11.2	97
2022	381	29.0	13.1	89.8
2023	423	25.0	16.9	86.1

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	671	46.0	14.5	47.4
1989	603	46.0	13.1	47.9
1990	646	53.0	12.1	40.9
1991	604	51.0	11.8	53
1992	687	50.0	13.7	56
1993	735	54.0	13.6	52.8
1994	801	57.0	14.1	65.2
1995	779	62.0	12.6	69.1
1996	779	62.0	12.6	69.1
1997	774	62.0	12.5	74.3
1998	755	65.0	11.6	79.3
1999	748	61.0	12.3	88.9
2000	768	65.0	11.8	89.6
2001	743	63.0	11.8	90.8
2002	723	57.0	12.7	86
2003	723	57.0	12.7	86
2004	672	55.0	12.2	85.9
2005	463	42.0	11.0	86.2
2006	489	46.0	10.6	88.5
2007	545	40.0	13.6	92.5
2008	520	53.0	9.8	90.8
2009	499	50.6	10.4	95.4
2010	471	50.0	9.4	94.5
2011	488	49.5	9.8	93.6
2012	458	43.5	10.5	95
2013	496	42.0	11.8	95.6
2014	471	47.0	10.0	95.1
2015	524	48.0	10.9	93.5
2016	494	48.0	10.2	93.5
2017	504	48.0	10.5	93.8
2018	481	44.0	10.9	95.4
2019	482	35.0	13.7	94
2020	457	39.0	11.7	93.9
2021	394	35.0	11.2	97
2022	381	29.0	13.1	89.8
2023	423	25.0	16.9	86.1

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,032 (18.4%)	$9,025 (81.6%)	$11,057
2019	$2,517 (19.5%)	$10,408 (80.5%)	$12,926
2020	$3,556 (23.3%)	$11,683 (76.7%)	$15,239
2021	$4,171 (25.3%)	$12,320 (74.7%)	$16,491
2022	$4,418 (29.3%)	$10,677 (70.7%)	$15,096
2023	$3,804 (29.8%)	$8,947 (70.2%)	$12,749

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foster Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2153^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2137^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)	13	11	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary School)	15	25	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)	16	34	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary School)	12	55	43%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)	27	23	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary School)	26	21	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Foster Elementary School)	26	12	14%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	482	423	12.2%
African American	333	280	15.9%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	87	115	32.2%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	44	13	70.5%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94%	86.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Foster Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2014 E Diana St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5573	423	25	16.9	86.1%	13 (3.1%)	280 (66.2%)	115 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	10.8	2130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.6%		9.7	2137^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%	7	29.0	29.0	24.0				48.0	31.0	24.0				22.0					$12,749	$3,804	$8,947
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	723 E Hamilton Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5583	199	20	9.9	88.4%	15 (7.5%)	106 (53.3%)	72 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	32.1	1560^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.9%		24.4	1759^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.5%	199	48.0	38.0	45.0				55.0	58.0	41.0				28.0					$17,762	$4,935	$12,826
Seminole Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 N Central Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5556	370	31	12.1	60.8%	120 (32.4%)	109 (29.5%)	112 (30.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.7%)	43.2	1261^st of 2256 public elementary schools	44.1%		42	1288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%	27	63.0	60.0	44.0				56.0	50.0	40.0				33.0					$15,371	$3,085	$12,286
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	323	23	14.0	90.1%	11 (3.4%)	254 (78.6%)	54 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	5.6	2217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.7%		5	2203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%	14	23.0	24.0	22.0				32.0	17.0	18.0				30.0					$13,049	$3,565	$9,483
Sulphur Springs K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8412 N 13th St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7305	610	39	15.8	88.5%	31 (5.1%)	411 (67.4%)	149 (24.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	14.8	2039^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.6%		22	1834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%	205	19.0	33.0	30.0	26.0	22.0	33.0	47.0	47.0	28.0	36.0	28.0	30.0	18.0	21.0			43.0	$13,558	$3,322	$10,235
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	315	26	12.1	87.6%	20 (6.3%)	222 (70.5%)	64 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	4.3	2228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.8	2136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.6%	92	16.0	15.0	30.0				32.0	21.0	23.0				10.0					$17,374	$5,088	$12,286
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	1,023	52	19.6	77.5%	68 (6.6%)	476 (46.5%)	439 (42.9%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.9%)	6.7	2204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		6.7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	20	15.0	23.0	24.0	33.0	39.0	39.0	17.0	23.0	18.0	39.0	20.0	35.0	19.0	18.0	67.0		38.0	$9,703	$2,701	$7,002
Robles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4405 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8033	604	33	18.3	88.6%	29 (4.8%)	458 (75.8%)	96 (15.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	5.2	2221^st of 2256 public elementary schools	1.6%		8.6	2158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.7%	63	20.0	21.0	29.0				26.0	31.0	15.0				21.0					$10,952	$2,738	$8,213
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	472	29	16.2	89.0%	16 (3.4%)	364 (77.1%)	80 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	7	2202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.4%		3.8	2213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.2%	11	23.0	31.0	23.0				28.0	31.0	28.0				15.0					$13,196	$3,994	$9,201
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	397	27	14.7	99.5%	62 (15.6%)	144 (36.3%)	165 (41.6%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.5%)	11.9	2110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.5%		9.3	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	37	40.0	30.0	38.0	25.0	36.0	45.0	31.0	40.0	28.0	23.0	49.0	45.0	19.0	47.0	93.0	90.0	73.0	$8,816	$1,469	$7,347

Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Elementary School

How many students attend Foster Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Foster Elementary School.

Is Foster Elementary School a good school?

Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Foster Elementary School?

Students at Foster Elementary School are 66% African American, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

What district is Foster Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Foster Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Foster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sligh Middle School
High : Hillsborough High School

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