Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Foster Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Foster Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3605 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Foster Elementary School is ranked #3605 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Foster Elementary School?
568 students attend Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Foster Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Elementary School?
Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Foster Elementary School offer ?
Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Foster Elementary School part of?
Foster Elementary School is part of Humble Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Foster Elementary School located?
Foster Elementary School is located in the Kingwood Area neighborhood of Kingwood, TX. There are 14 other public schools located in Kingwood Area.
School Reviews
Review Foster Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We鈥檒l take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
鈥淪mart Snacks鈥 Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
