School Overview
Foster Elementary School, located at 1620 N. Pannes St. in Compton, California, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Compton Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-age students, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development. The school operates under the broader framework of the Compton Unified School District, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Compton Unified system, Foster Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment, often integrating resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school serves as a central hub for families in the 90221 zip code, offering a structured environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. For further information regarding specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current school year updates, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.compton.k12.ca.us.
416
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic356
Black52
Asian1
Two or More5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    356 (85.6 %)
  • Black
    52 (12.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Compton Unified
Phone: (310)898-6180
Website: http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foster Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten86
Grade 160
Grade 263
Grade 361
Grade 471
Grade 575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foster Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20449%
Male21251%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)