Foster Traditional Academy

Summary:

Foster Traditional Academy is a K-5 elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky that serves a high-needs student population, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite being part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state, Foster Traditional Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 663 out of 685 schools.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 31% in Jefferson County and 43% statewide. Similarly, only 18% of 5th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to 36% in Jefferson County and 46% statewide. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 19.4, compared to nearby magnet schools like Atkinson Academy (9.4) and Byck Elementary (16.4).

Despite being located in close proximity to several higher-performing magnet schools, such as Brandeis Elementary and Carter Traditional Elementary, Foster Traditional Academy continues to struggle, suggesting that factors beyond just school choice and resources may be at play. The school's consistently low academic performance, stark achievement gaps, and high poverty concentration underscore the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of its challenges and provide the necessary resources and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1401 South 41st Street
       Louisville, KY  40211


(502) 485-8253

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
663rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.4% Help


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Foster Traditional Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Foster Traditional Academy 663rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Foster Traditional Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foster Traditional Academy

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Rank History for all students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.81 384th 638 39.8%
2008 23.97 529th 651 18.7%
2009 18.29 573rd 658 12.9%
2010 4.30 664th 683 2.8%
2011 4.45 668th 688 2.9%
2012 12.79 679th 713 4.8%
2013 5.23 709th 719 1.4%
2014 9.03 676th 705 4.1%
2015 10.17 669th 698 4.2%
2016 7.42 674th 690 2.3%
2017 7.60 673rd 694 3.0%
2018 8.38 664th 691 3.9%
2019 7.04 669th 700 4.4%
2022 3.25 678th 684 0.9%
2023 9.50 649th 687 5.5%
2024 6.26 663rd 685 3.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.13 627th 661 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.94 612th 631 3.0%
2019 9.51 633rd 664 4.7%
2022 5.66 659th 667 1.2%
2023 14.33 623rd 670 7.0%
2024 8.33 648th 665 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.83 618th 663 6.8%
2019 11.16 631st 671 6.0%
2022 3.31 636th 641 0.8%
2023 5.77 623rd 639 2.5%
2024 5.77 626th 644 2.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.05 396th 445 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.09 654th 665 1.7%
2019 4.74 666th 676 1.5%
2022 4.17 652nd 657 0.8%
2023 16.57 576th 652 11.7%
2024 7.93 628th 652 3.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.96 118th 184 35.9%
2019 38.80 112th 185 39.5%
2022 13.15 113th 118 4.2%
2023 29.02 96th 129 25.6%
2024 18.35 123rd 140 12.1%
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Rank History for White students at Foster Traditional Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.56 372nd 593 37.3%
2019 14.30 540th 592 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Foster Traditional Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 238 278 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1989 241 264 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 233 237 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 243 255 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 207 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 39 471
1993 231 231 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 229 233 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 266 254 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 266 254 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 268 272 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 266 287 1 3 0 n/a n/a 17 574
1999 266 275 3 7 0 n/a n/a 11 562
2000 298 277 4 3 0 n/a n/a 20 602
2001 252 287 5 3 0 n/a n/a 25 572
2002 257 284 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 257 284 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 250 298 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 256 287 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 237 279 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 232 301 17 9 1 n/a n/a 39 599
2008 206 376 11 14 0 n/a n/a 34 641
2009 156 435 8 9 0 n/a n/a 34 642
2010 151 443 5 13 0 n/a n/a 40 652
2011 153 464 9 15 0 0 6 0 647
2012 126 462 9 18 2 0 11 0 628
2013 89 507 6 10 0 0 14 0 626
2014 76 527 3 14 1 0 13 0 634
2015 63 551 3 17 1 0 19 0 654
2016 45 572 1 21 1 0 19 0 659
2017 31 520 1 21 1 0 12 0 586
2018 30 513 0 19 2 0 17 0 581
2019 23 474 0 13 1 0 14 0 525
2020 13 528 0 11 0 0 20 0 572
2021 11 522 0 15 0 0 22 0 570
2022 11 514 2 20 0 0 19 0 566
2023 8 518 1 24 0 0 27 0 578

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

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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 Traditional Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 23.6 21.8 n/a
1989 505 23.1 21.8 n/a
1990 470 24.1 19.5 n/a
1991 498 24.6 20.2 n/a
1992 471 22.4 21.0 n/a
1993 462 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 463 38.8 11.9 n/a
1995 524 38.0 13.8 n/a
1996 524 38.0 13.8 n/a
1997 543 30.3 17.9 61.7
1998 574 36.5 15.7 56.6
1999 562 20.6 27.3 69
2000 602 17.5 34.4 66.3
2001 572 n/a 0.0 69.7
2002 558 30.0 18.6 99.5
2003 558 30.0 18.6 99.5
2004 566 30.0 18.9 n/a
2005 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
2006 537 33.0 16.3 88.6
2007 599 31.0 19.3 89.8
2008 641 34.0 18.9 76.6
2009 642 35.0 18.3 82.1
2010 652 30.7 21.2 82.8
2011 647 35.0 18.4 86.1
2012 628 35.5 17.6 78
2013 626 36.0 17.3 79.9
2014 634 33.4 18.9 77.1
2015 654 36.0 18.1 79.7
2016 659 36.0 18.3 85.3
2017 586 37.3 15.6 80
2018 581 36.3 16.0 84.9
2019 525 33.3 15.7 77
2020 572 32.1 17.8 70.6
2021 570 31.1 18.3 78.4
2022 566 31.1 18.1 86.2
2023 578 29.7 19.4 84.4

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 Traditional Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 23.6 21.8 n/a
1989 505 23.1 21.8 n/a
1990 470 24.1 19.5 n/a
1991 498 24.6 20.2 n/a
1992 471 22.4 21.0 n/a
1993 462 26.0 17.8 n/a
1994 463 38.8 11.9 n/a
1995 524 38.0 13.8 n/a
1996 524 38.0 13.8 n/a
1997 543 30.3 17.9 61.7
1998 574 36.5 15.7 56.6
1999 562 20.6 27.3 69
2000 602 17.5 34.4 66.3
2001 572 n/a 0.0 69.7
2002 558 30.0 18.6 99.5
2003 558 30.0 18.6 99.5
2004 566 30.0 18.9 n/a
2005 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
2006 537 33.0 16.3 88.6
2007 599 31.0 19.3 89.8
2008 641 34.0 18.9 76.6
2009 642 35.0 18.3 82.1
2010 652 30.7 21.2 82.8
2011 647 35.0 18.4 86.1
2012 628 35.5 17.6 78
2013 626 36.0 17.3 79.9
2014 634 33.4 18.9 77.1
2015 654 36.0 18.1 79.7
2016 659 36.0 18.3 85.3
2017 586 37.3 15.6 80
2018 581 36.3 16.0 84.9
2019 525 33.3 15.7 77
2020 572 32.1 17.8 70.6
2021 570 31.1 18.3 78.4
2022 566 31.1 18.1 86.2
2023 578 29.7 19.4 84.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Foster Traditional Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,412 (9.0%) $649 (4.1%) $2,061 (13.1%) $11,580 (73.6%) $1,175 (7.5%) $12,755 (81.1%) $15,730
2019 $1,194 (7.7%) $526 (3.4%) $1,720 (11.1%) $11,716 (75.7%) $1,200 (7.8%) $12,916 (83.5%) $15,477
2020 $1,076 (7.1%) $654 (4.3%) $1,730 (11.4%) $11,494 (75.8%) $1,103 (7.3%) $12,597 (83.1%) $15,166
2021 $1,494 (10.3%) $773 (5.3%) $2,267 (15.6%) $10,582 (73.0%) $1,016 (7.0%) $11,598 (80.0%) $14,496
2022 $2,917 (16.8%) $1,269 (7.3%) $4,186 (24.2%) $10,560 (60.9%) $1,287 (7.4%) $11,847 (68.4%) $17,326

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foster Traditional Academy

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 669th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 649th of 687 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525578
 10.1%
African American474518
 9.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1324
 84.6%
Pacific Islander00
White238
 65.2%
Two or More Races1427
 92.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%84.4%
 7.5%


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Foster Traditional Academy ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Foster Traditional Academy are 90% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Foster Traditional Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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