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Foster Elementary School

Foster Elementary School is a public primary school in Louisville, KY, serving grades K–5, rated C+, with 317 students and a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 30% in Reading, 27% in Editing and Mechanics and 20% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
317
Students per teacher
12.8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading30%
Editing and Mechanics27%
Math20%
Science3%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black93%
Hispanic4%
White2%
Two or more races1%
Asian0%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-44.6%
Prior-year enrollment
572

Homes assigned to this school

4,424 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Foster Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1401 S 41st St, Louisville, KY 40211
Phone
(502) 485-8253
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210299000745
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School district

Jefferson County School District

District rating
C
Schools
172
Students
95,180
Spending per student
$17,233
Teachers (FTE)
6,243
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Foster Elementary School

How is Foster Elementary School rated?

Foster Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jefferson County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Foster Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Foster Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 30% in Reading, 27% in Editing and Mechanics, 20% in Math and 3% in Science.

What grades does Foster Elementary School serve?

Foster Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Foster Elementary School?

317 students attend Foster Elementary School, down from 572 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Foster Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,424 residential properties to Foster Elementary School in and around Louisville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Foster Elementary School in?

Foster Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District, which reports 172 schools, 95,180 students and $17,233 of spending per student.