At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
518
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
59%-5.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Foster Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Diego, California. The school enrolls 518 students. It is part of the San Diego Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSan Diego Unified
County6073
CitySan Diego
ZIP92120
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063432005462
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment518
White28.6%
Hispanic / Latino39.0%
Black / African American10.8%
Asian7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races12.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
28.6%
Hispanic
39.0%
Black
10.8%
Asian
7.9%
Two+
12.9%
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.