Foster Road Elementary

www.fosterstars.org

261 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

261

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	229
Black	1
Asian	14
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
229 (87.7 %)
Asian
14 (5.4 %)
White
11 (4.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-2790
Website:	http://www.fosterstars.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 40