#3354 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#36245 of 50,301 nationally
About Foster El
Foster El is a public elementary located in Riesel, in the Riesel ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 355 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3354th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 355.
There are 2 schools in Riesel; Foster El ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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
- 355
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- 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).
Riesel School
Riesel · Public high · Grades 7–12
334 students · 454 m away
Hallsburg School
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students · 7.6 km away
Lone Star H S Central (Tjjd)
Mart · Public high · Grades 8–12
225 students · 10.0 km away
Mart H S
Mart · Public high · Grades 7–12
253 students · 11 km away
Mart El
Mart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Martin Walker El
Copperas Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Stewart El
Hitchcock · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
355 students
Redland Oaks El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
David Barkley/Francisco Ruiz El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Jones El
Tyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Pillow El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Foster El a good school?
Foster El has a Success Index (US) of 33.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3354 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 #3354 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #36245 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Foster El?
Foster El had 355 students in 2025.
Is Foster El a elementary school or a high school?
Foster El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Foster El?
There are 5 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.