Foster Elementary School vs Sweet Home Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary School
Foster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
277 students
Sweet Home Charter School
Sweet Home · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
142 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary School Foster, Oregon | Sweet Home Charter School Sweet Home, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 678 | #292 of 678 |
| National rank | #35635 of 50,301 | #28956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 277 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Foster | Sweet Home |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Home Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 34.4).
- •Sweet Home Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sweet Home Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 75.1%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.7).
- •Foster Elementary School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 142.
- •Foster Elementary School is a public school while Sweet Home Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Elementary School better than Sweet Home Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Home Charter School ranks higher (44.5 vs 34.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foster Elementary School and Sweet Home Charter School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Foster and Sweet Home in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary School: 277. Sweet Home Charter School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary School and Sweet Home Charter School rank in Oregon?
Foster Elementary School is 421st of 678 and Sweet Home Charter School is 292nd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).