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FOSTER EL

PublicRegular
ARLINGTON, Texas · ARLINGTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students524
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
FOSTER EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
524
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+20.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

FOSTER EL is a public primary in ARLINGTON, Texas. The school enrolls 524 students. It is part of the ARLINGTON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictARLINGTON ISD
County48439
CityARLINGTON
ZIP76015
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480870000245

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment524
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino60.1%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
60.1%
Black
5.1%
Asian
22.7%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)