E. P. Foster Elementary

www.venturausd.org/epfoster.htm

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

326

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E. P. Foster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	287
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
287 (88.0 %)
White
29 (8.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)641-5420
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/epfoster.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E. P. Foster Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E. P. Foster Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	46.3%
Male	175	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education

Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District

Charter School 431 Students

2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th