Foster Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 469 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 768th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson County R-1 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,288
- Graduation Rate: 79.9%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 86,194
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 469
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 238 (50.7%)
- Females: 231 (49.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 28 (6.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 277 (59.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 305 (65.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 11 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 55.4% |
| White | 195 | 41.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 57 | 12.2% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 13.4% |
| 1st Grade | 69 | 14.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 69 | 14.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 49 | 10.4% |
| 4th Grade | 55 | 11.7% |
| 5th Grade | 64 | 13.6% |
| 6th Grade | 43 | 9.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $48,173
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,218 | 48% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,404 | 52% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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