Foster El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77021 · Houston ISD
#2317 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#29061 of 50,301 nationally
About Foster El
Foster El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2317th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 334.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Foster El ranks 192nd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Foster El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Foster El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cullen Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students · 329 m away
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.5 km away
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
558 students · 1.7 km away
Hartsfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.7 km away
Whidby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 1.8 km away
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students · 2.4 km away
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 2.4 km away
Energy Institute H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
663 students · 2.5 km away
Kipp Peace El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students · 2.5 km away
Attucks Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Anahuac · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
334 students
Coleman El
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334 students
Dodson Pri
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334 students
Young El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Shadowbriar El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Spring Lake Park El
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334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Foster El a good school?
Foster El has a Success Index (US) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2317 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Foster El rank in Texas?
Foster El ranks #2317 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #29061 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Foster El?
Foster El had 334 students in 2025.
Is Foster El a elementary school or a high school?
Foster El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Foster El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Foster El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.