WILLIAM FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William Foster Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garfield Heights City Schools school district, located in Garfield Heights, OH with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, William Foster Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

William Foster Elementary School is a public school located in Garfield Heights, Ohio, serving students in the Garfield Heights City School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. It focuses on preparing elementary-aged children for future academic success through a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with student development.

Beyond its academic program, William Foster Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Garfield Heights community. The school places a strong emphasis on character building and social-emotional growth, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. By leveraging various district resources and parental involvement, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed as they transition into the higher grade levels of the district.

For more information, contact William Foster Elementary School at (216) 475-8123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12801 Bangor Ave
Garfield Heights, OH 44125-3660
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WILLIAM FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Garfield Heights, OH with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
658
Teachers:
33
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 658 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.7%
White
16.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.