Foster Elementary

Summary:

Foster Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 517 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Foster Elementary stands out for several key reasons. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (64.02%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 22.55% to 57.2% Hispanic. Additionally, Foster Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.95% of 3rd graders at Foster Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.83% in the district and 48.85% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Foster Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.7 over the past few years, which is comparable to or slightly lower than the nearby schools like Key Elementary, Newman International Academy Of Arlington, and Williams Elementary. This suggests that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention and support to its students, but the consistent underperformance indicates that additional interventions and strategies may be needed to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1025 High Point Rd
       Arlington, TX  76015-3599


(682) 867-5350

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3601st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,375 Help


Students who attend Foster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gunn J H
High:    Bowie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.0%
African American:
25.1%
White:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foster Elementary ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64%), African American (25.1%), White (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% 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 is 13.7, which is the 17th best among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foster Elementary is $10,375, which is the 17th highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.85 2728th 3465 21.3%
2005 30.89 2834th 3475 18.4%
2006 25.68 2995th 3476 13.8%
2007 22.30 3336th 3724 10.4%
2008 24.36 3309th 3768 12.2%
2009 38.76 2807th 3884 27.7%
2010 26.05 3420th 3937 13.1%
2011 25.28 3574th 4095 12.7%
2012 32.39 3301st 4206 21.5%
2013 26.55 3547th 4221 16.0%
2014 30.01 3404th 4260 20.1%
2015 35.63 3078th 4320 28.8%
2016 35.07 3060th 4286 28.6%
2017 32.98 2958th 4329 31.7%
2018 30.51 3155th 4359 27.6%
2019 28.16 3453rd 4479 22.9%
2021 21.25 3767th 4578 17.7%
2022 25.97 3605th 4581 21.3%
2023 23.17 3812th 4647 18.0%
2024 27.33 3601st 4675 23.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 1505th 3226 53.3%
2019 51.56 1482nd 3333 55.5%
2021 44.41 1791st 3446 48.0%
2022 46.14 1873rd 3487 46.3%
2023 39.68 2281st 3556 35.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 1216th 3558 65.8%
2019 44.32 1777th 3684 51.8%
2021 30.17 2787th 3799 26.6%
2022 50.84 1514th 3952 61.7%
2023 37.80 2474th 4086 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.04 2483rd 4264 41.8%
2019 44.47 2460th 4309 42.9%
2021 30.04 3385th 4451 23.9%
2022 32.13 3374th 4477 24.6%
2023 30.01 3524th 4521 22.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 3268th 4306 24.1%
2019 25.72 3580th 4348 17.7%
2021 15.47 4188th 4499 6.9%
2022 20.41 3989th 4561 12.5%
2023 25.70 3682nd 4588 19.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 1888th 3106 39.2%
2019 23.93 2839th 3184 10.8%
2021 10.17 2835th 3006 5.7%
2022 24.53 2610th 2958 11.8%
2023 19.14 2748th 2980 7.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 2622nd 4240 38.2%
2019 47.00 2185th 4295 49.1%
2021 44.73 2201st 4331 49.2%
2022 47.78 2259th 4461 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.05 3044th 4319 29.5%
2019 34.60 3036th 4357 30.3%
2021 30.56 3142nd 4498 30.1%
2022 33.70 3155th 4563 30.9%
2023 23.20 3811th 4585 16.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 1744th 2483 29.8%
2019 28.45 2025th 2515 19.5%
2021 24.11 2093rd 2444 14.4%
2022 28.51 1938th 2421 20.0%
2023 25.99 2022nd 2443 17.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.10 2643rd 4168 36.6%
2019 38.69 2716th 4188 35.1%
2021 30.28 3215th 4329 25.7%
2022 36.07 3026th 4376 30.9%
2023 30.81 3336th 4401 24.2%
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Rank History for White students at Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.15 1735th 3127 44.5%
2019 57.67 1249th 3142 60.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Foster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 492 64 30 50 n/a n/a n/a 0 636
1989 501 95 34 47 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1990 449 122 34 60 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 455 112 60 52 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1992 455 86 61 61 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1993 439 91 60 73 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 404 121 64 68 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 390 134 81 86 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 390 134 81 86 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 357 142 78 98 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1998 344 134 73 116 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 314 132 68 147 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 292 141 71 166 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 217 150 55 166 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 156 172 55 256 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 156 172 55 256 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 153 190 47 297 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 118 175 43 304 5 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 121 179 47 324 3 n/a n/a 0 674
2007 106 203 35 302 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 100 199 43 316 5 n/a n/a 0 663
2009 118 183 35 343 5 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 97 203 35 324 5 n/a n/a 0 664
2011 93 198 28 358 2 2 13 0 694
2012 99 210 30 365 2 1 9 0 716
2013 105 242 32 377 4 0 9 0 769
2014 102 230 35 390 3 1 8 0 769
2015 102 222 31 392 2 0 12 0 761
2016 72 224 30 348 2 0 10 0 686
2017 56 168 19 320 2 1 10 0 576
2018 42 152 23 343 1 0 18 0 579
2019 50 124 23 351 2 0 19 0 569
2020 59 126 23 317 3 0 16 0 544
2021 44 118 26 303 3 0 13 0 507
2022 29 111 14 330 5 0 13 0 502
2023 28 130 10 331 5 0 13 0 517

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 33.0 19.2 n/a
1989 677 n/a n/a n/a
1990 666 35.0 19.0 n/a
1991 680 35.5 19.1 n/a
1992 663 37.0 17.9 22.8
1993 666 36.0 18.5 31.8
1994 657 37.3 17.6 31.7
1995 691 39.2 17.6 34.6
1996 691 39.2 17.6 34.6
1997 677 39.5 17.1 38.8
1998 668 37.8 17.7 39.7
1999 662 39.6 16.7 56.3
2000 673 40.4 16.7 54.1
2001 591 40.0 14.8 61.8
2002 641 40.0 16.0 69.1
2003 641 40.0 16.0 69.1
2004 688 38.8 17.7 74.7
2005 645 41.3 15.6 81.1
2006 674 39.2 17.2 85.8
2007 649 42.1 15.4 85.5
2008 663 41.4 16.0 86.1
2009 684 37.3 18.3 81.9
2010 664 42.2 15.7 81.8
2011 694 41.4 16.7 83.1
2012 716 41.6 17.1 85.3
2013 769 44.7 17.1 86.1
2014 769 47.1 16.3 84
2015 761 44.0 17.2 84.1
2016 686 46.0 14.9 83.8
2017 576 40.5 14.2 84.4
2018 579 38.0 15.2 84.3
2019 569 43.3 13.1 88.8
2020 544 41.2 13.1 95.8
2021 507 41.3 12.2 87.4
2022 502 37.7 13.3 89.6
2023 517 37.5 13.7 90.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 33.0 19.2 n/a
1989 677 n/a n/a n/a
1990 666 35.0 19.0 n/a
1991 680 35.5 19.1 n/a
1992 663 37.0 17.9 22.8
1993 666 36.0 18.5 31.8
1994 657 37.3 17.6 31.7
1995 691 39.2 17.6 34.6
1996 691 39.2 17.6 34.6
1997 677 39.5 17.1 38.8
1998 668 37.8 17.7 39.7
1999 662 39.6 16.7 56.3
2000 673 40.4 16.7 54.1
2001 591 40.0 14.8 61.8
2002 641 40.0 16.0 69.1
2003 641 40.0 16.0 69.1
2004 688 38.8 17.7 74.7
2005 645 41.3 15.6 81.1
2006 674 39.2 17.2 85.8
2007 649 42.1 15.4 85.5
2008 663 41.4 16.0 86.1
2009 684 37.3 18.3 81.9
2010 664 42.2 15.7 81.8
2011 694 41.4 16.7 83.1
2012 716 41.6 17.1 85.3
2013 769 44.7 17.1 86.1
2014 769 47.1 16.3 84
2015 761 44.0 17.2 84.1
2016 686 46.0 14.9 83.8
2017 576 40.5 14.2 84.4
2018 579 38.0 15.2 84.3
2019 569 43.3 13.1 88.8
2020 544 41.2 13.1 95.8
2021 507 41.3 12.2 87.4
2022 502 37.7 13.3 89.6
2023 517 37.5 13.7 90.3

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (10.5%) $8,859 (89.5%) $9,900
2020 $1,036 (10.7%) $8,666 (89.3%) $9,702
2021 $827 (8.0%) $9,549 (92.0%) $10,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3453rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3812th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)2732
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary)3220
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)5321
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3014
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)2437
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary)3540
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)020
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))1117
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)3937
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary)3229
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Foster Elementary)428
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)7033
 37%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4430
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary)025
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))1314
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Foster Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))69
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%
6th Grade Reading (Foster Elementary)3539
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Foster Elementary)3832
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569517
 9.1%
African American124130
 4.8%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian2310
 56.5%
Hispanic351331
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5028
 44%
Two or More Races1913
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.8%90.3%
 1.6%


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Students at Foster Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 25% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Foster Elementary.

Foster Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Foster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gunn J H
High : Bowie High School


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