Foster Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
65%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Foster Elementary School?
268 students attend Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Foster Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Foster Elementary School offer ?
Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foster Elementary School part of?
Foster Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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