FOSTER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Foster Road Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in La Mirada, CA with about 351 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Foster Road Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Foster Road Elementary, located in La Mirada, California, is a public school serving students in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, often characterized by its motto, "The Foster Road Stars." It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, character development, and creating a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Foster Road Elementary is dedicated to engaging the community and promoting active parental involvement. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparency and communication with families, providing resources that help bridge the gap between home and the classroom. By prioritizing both educational excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students, Foster Road aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition to higher levels of education.
For more information, contact Foster Road Elementary at (562) 210-2790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Mirada, CA 90638-2820
(562) 210-2790
http://www.fosterstars.org
FOSTER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Mirada, CA with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 351 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOSTER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.2%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- White
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.