At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558.5
FOSTER EL: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 498
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about FOSTER EL
FOSTER EL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in ARLINGTON. It is one of 74 current school records connected to ARLINGTON ISD. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (69.3%) and Black (20.8%). English learners represent 51.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. 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 EL
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.36 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
- 51.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic69.3%
- Black20.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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 ARLINGTON ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
SWIFT EL
Elementary · Grades PK–06
517 reported students
CROUCH EL
Elementary · Grades PK–06
516 reported students
PEARCY STEM ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades PK–06
511 reported students
DUNN EL
Elementary · Grades PK–06
507 reported students
CROW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades PK–06
500 reported students
MILLER EL
Elementary · Grades PK–06
549 reported students