At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Foster Dual Language PK-8: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Foster Dual Language PK-8
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Arvada. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (18.9%). English learners represent 50.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Foster Dual Language PK-8
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 50.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.9%
- Hispanic76%
- Black0%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bergen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Excel Academy Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
445 reported students
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
444 reported students
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Stevens Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
469 reported students
Public schools near Foster Dual Language PK-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 412 | 0.6 mi |
| Secrest Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 334 | 1.4 mi |
| Stevens Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 469 | 1.5 mi |
| Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 316 | 1.8 mi |
| Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning Elementary · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | PK–05 | 477 | 2 mi |
| Swanson Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 283 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Foster Dual Language PK-8
What grades does Foster Dual Language PK-8 serve?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Foster Dual Language PK-8?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Foster Dual Language PK-8?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 454 students and 28.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Foster Dual Language PK-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Foster Dual Language PK-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Foster Dual Language PK-8 in?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Foster Dual Language PK-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawrence Elementary School (0.6 mi), Secrest Elementary School (1.4 mi), Stevens Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.