Foster Traditional Academy
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 652 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 695th out of 718 elementary schools in KY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1401 S 41st St, Louisville, KY 40211
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Jefferson County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,966
- Graduation Rate: 69.2%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.9
- Enrolled Students: 97,663
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 652
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 300 (46.0%)
- Females: 312 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 76 (11.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 431 (66.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 507 (77.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 443 | 67.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.0% |
| White | 151 | 23.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 33 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 96 | 14.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 98 | 15.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 111 | 17.0% |
| 4th Grade | 113 | 17.3% |
| 5th Grade | 105 | 16.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 13%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:88%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $49,764
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,872 | 22% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,374 | 78% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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