E. P. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
E. P. Foster Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ventura Unified school district, located in Ventura, CA with about 411 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 17 teachers, E. P. Foster Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
E. P. Foster Elementary, located in the heart of Ventura, California, is a historic and community-centered school serving students within the Ventura Unified School District. Known for its distinct architectural character and long-standing presence in the neighborhood, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.
The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for future success. By fostering an inclusive and engaging campus culture, E. P. Foster focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging creativity and civic responsibility. As a vital part of the local community, the school leverages its location to create a neighborhood-focused environment where students are encouraged to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact E. P. Foster Elementary at (805) 641-5420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ventura, CA 93001-1326
(805) 641-5420
E. P. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ventura, CA with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Ventura Unified
- Total Students:
- 411
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 411 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending E. P. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.5%
- White
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
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.