Foster Elementary School

www.sweethome.k12.or.us/elementary/foster

340 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Foster Elementary School is a public school located in the small community of Foster, Oregon, and is part of the Sweet Home School District 55. Serving students at the elementary level, the school emphasizes a foundational academic environment tailored to the needs of its rural, close-knit community. As part of a smaller school district, Foster Elementary benefits from a personalized approach to education, aiming to foster student growth through focused instruction and community involvement.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning climate where staff and families collaborate to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Sweet Home School District, Foster Elementary works to balance core academic requirements with character development, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school. For families seeking more detailed information on their curriculum, school calendar, or specific policies, the school maintains an updated web presence via the district’s official portal.

340

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
280 (82.4 %)
Two or More
31 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.4 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Sweet Home SD 55
Phone:	(541)367-7180
Website:	http://www.sweethome.k12.or.us/elementary/foster
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 54