Foster Traditional Academy

School Overview
Foster Traditional Academy, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school operates under a "Traditional" magnet model. This academic approach emphasizes a structured, teacher-led environment, characterized by a formal dress code, a focus on core academic subjects, and high expectations for student behavior and discipline. The school aims to provide a consistent, predictable, and rigorous educational experience that prepares students for academic success through traditional instructional methods.

Beyond its academic structure, Foster Traditional Academy functions as a key community institution in West Louisville. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families and emphasizes character development alongside standard curriculum requirements. By maintaining a clear set of standards and policies, the school strives to create an orderly atmosphere where students can concentrate on literacy, mathematics, and science. The location on South 41st Street serves as a focal point for the local community, working to provide stability and educational continuity for its diverse student body.
578
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Traditional Academy
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic24
Black518
Asian1
Two or More27
  • Black
    518 (89.6 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.2 %)
  • White
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: No
District: Jefferson County
Phone: (502)485-8253
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 95
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foster Traditional Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten101
Grade 196
Grade 295
Grade 394
Grade 498
Grade 594
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foster Traditional Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28048.4%
Male29851.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)