Foster Elementary School

Summary:

Foster Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Mt. Lebanon School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and Foster Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 50 schools in Pennsylvania for several years.

Foster Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an 81% proficiency rate in Math, compared to 72.3% for the Mt. Lebanon School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 84.4%, compared to 81% for the district and 53% for the state. Foster Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of different student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 55th out of 1,229 for white students, both with 5-star ratings.

While all the schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District perform well, Foster Elementary stands out as one of the top-performing schools in the district and the state. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Foster Elementary's Math proficiency rate of 81% was higher than the other Mt. Lebanon schools, such as Jefferson Elementary (76.3%), Hoover Elementary (81.6%), and Lincoln Elementary (78.5%). This exceptional performance is likely supported by the district's strong funding and resources, as well as the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to other Mt. Lebanon schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 700 Vermont Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15234-1299


(412) 344-2162

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,044 Help


Students who attend Foster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mellon Middle School
High:    Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Asian:
8.7%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foster Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Asian (8.7%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foster Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foster Elementary School is $18,044, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foster Elementary School 48th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Foster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 14th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Foster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.08 164th 1302 87.4%
2004 90.24 57th 1308 95.6%
2005 85.57 71st 1299 94.5%
2006 90.37 8th 1545 99.5%
2007 85.29 93rd 1555 94.0%
2008 81.25 176th 1551 88.7%
2009 82.08 147th 1549 90.5%
2010 86.38 42nd 1579 97.3%
2011 88.06 15th 1597 99.1%
2012 87.25 20th 1599 98.7%
2013 88.44 14th 1519 99.1%
2014 87.82 28th 1467 98.1%
2016 92.11 16th 1554 99.0%
2017 91.66 27th 1547 98.3%
2018 91.43 34th 1530 97.8%
2019 93.51 8th 1544 99.5%
2021 94.51 16th 1433 98.9%
2022 93.13 42nd 1534 97.3%
2023 89.70 102nd 1534 93.4%
2024 91.76 48th 1526 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Foster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.49 7th 1488 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Foster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.47 182nd 1495 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Foster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.70 76th 1236 93.9%
2024 89.68 55th 1229 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Foster Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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 328 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 342 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1990 356 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 356 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 372 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 386 5 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 407 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 376 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 376 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 381 4 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1998 367 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 307 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 291 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 276 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 291 1 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 291 1 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 256 2 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 278 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 266 3 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 275 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 276 6 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 260 4 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 252 4 10 8 0 n/a n/a 1 275
2011 247 3 12 7 0 0 1 0 270
2012 239 2 17 9 0 0 6 0 273
2013 236 2 19 9 0 0 8 0 274
2014 220 2 19 9 0 0 11 0 261
2015 220 1 14 6 0 0 18 0 259
2016 219 1 18 6 0 0 19 0 263
2017 202 1 12 6 1 0 18 0 240
2018 197 2 16 7 1 0 17 0 240
2019 197 4 21 7 1 0 21 0 251
2020 207 4 21 11 0 0 21 0 264
2021 207 4 17 8 0 0 16 0 252
2022 221 6 15 7 0 0 16 0 265
2023 231 5 25 9 0 0 18 0 288

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 336 18.8 17.8 n/a
1989 351 20.2 17.3 n/a
1990 372 22.0 16.9 0
1991 367 22.8 16.0 n/a
1992 387 22.2 17.4 n/a
1993 401 20.5 19.6 n/a
1994 418 21.5 19.4 n/a
1995 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1996 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1997 394 19.5 20.2 n/a
1998 375 20.5 18.3 n/a
1999 322 18.0 17.9 n/a
2000 307 19.0 16.2 0.7
2001 289 19.5 14.8 0
2002 308 20.0 15.4 0
2003 308 20.0 15.4 0
2004 272 21.1 12.9 0
2005 284 20.0 14.2 0
2006 282 20.8 13.6 0
2007 289 22.0 13.1 0
2008 295 24.1 12.2 n/a
2009 281 22.5 12.5 n/a
2010 275 19.3 14.2 4.4
2011 270 17.9 15.0 3
2012 273 18.8 14.5 5.1
2013 274 19.5 14.0 2.2
2014 261 16.7 15.6 4.6
2015 259 20.0 12.9 7.7
2016 263 20.0 13.1 9.1
2017 240 18.4 13.0 13.3
2018 240 19.3 12.4 14.2
2019 251 20.3 12.3 14.7
2020 264 19.8 13.3 14
2021 252 20.1 12.5 10.7
2022 265 20.6 12.8 8.7
2023 288 21.9 13.1 12.2

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 336 18.8 17.8 n/a
1989 351 20.2 17.3 n/a
1990 372 22.0 16.9 0
1991 367 22.8 16.0 n/a
1992 387 22.2 17.4 n/a
1993 401 20.5 19.6 n/a
1994 418 21.5 19.4 n/a
1995 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1996 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1997 394 19.5 20.2 n/a
1998 375 20.5 18.3 n/a
1999 322 18.0 17.9 n/a
2000 307 19.0 16.2 0.7
2001 289 19.5 14.8 0
2002 308 20.0 15.4 0
2003 308 20.0 15.4 0
2004 272 21.1 12.9 0
2005 284 20.0 14.2 0
2006 282 20.8 13.6 0
2007 289 22.0 13.1 0
2008 295 24.1 12.2 n/a
2009 281 22.5 12.5 n/a
2010 275 19.3 14.2 4.4
2011 270 17.9 15.0 3
2012 273 18.8 14.5 5.1
2013 274 19.5 14.0 2.2
2014 261 16.7 15.6 4.6
2015 259 20.0 12.9 7.7
2016 263 20.0 13.1 9.1
2017 240 18.4 13.0 13.3
2018 240 19.3 12.4 14.2
2019 251 20.3 12.3 14.7
2020 264 19.8 13.3 14
2021 252 20.1 12.5 10.7
2022 265 20.6 12.8 8.7
2023 288 21.9 13.1 12.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.3%) $15,056 (99.7%) $15,104
2020 $40 (0.3%) $15,753 (99.7%) $15,794
2021 $37 (0.2%) $17,822 (99.8%) $17,858
2022 $550 (3.0%) $17,493 (96.9%) $18,044

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foster Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 102nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Foster Elementary School)89.173.5
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)89.276.6
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Foster Elementary School)85.389.1
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Foster Elementary School)10097.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)95.180.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Foster Elementary School)8270.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)97.479.5
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Foster Elementary School)85.778.3
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Foster Elementary School)10097.9
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Foster Elementary School)93.778.7
 15%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students251288
 14.7%
African American45
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2125
 19%
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White197231
 17.3%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%12.2%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Elementary School

Students at Foster Elementary School are 80% White, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Foster Elementary School.

Yes! Foster Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 48th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : Mellon Middle School
High : Mt Lebanon Senior High School


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