FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 5300 Saulsbury Court in Arvada, Colorado, is a public school serving the local community within the Jefferson County Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population, encouraging both academic growth and character building.
Beyond its core curriculum, Foster Elementary is known for being a hub for the surrounding Arvada neighborhood, often promoting community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the educational journey. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school. With its commitment to equity and inclusivity, the institution strives to provide a safe, structured space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 982-1680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARVADA, CO 80002-3744
(303) 982-1680
FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ARVADA, CO with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 28.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 506 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.2%
- White
- 27.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.