Foster Park Elementary
456 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Foster Park Elementary School, located at 901 Arthur Boulevard in Union, South Carolina, is a public primary school serving students in the Union County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school is typically dedicated to building a strong educational base in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded character development.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Union, South Carolina, community, acting as a collaborative hub for students, parents, and educators. By emphasizing consistent communication and parental involvement, Foster Park Elementary aims to ensure that each child has the necessary resources to succeed in their formative years. The staff at Foster Park strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's mission to provide quality instruction tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Union, South Carolina, community, acting as a collaborative hub for students, parents, and educators. By emphasizing consistent communication and parental involvement, Foster Park Elementary aims to ensure that each child has the necessary resources to succeed in their formative years. The staff at Foster Park strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's mission to provide quality instruction tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
456
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 154 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 218 |
| Two or More | 52 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black218 (47.8 %)
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White154 (33.8 %)
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Two or More52 (11.4 %)
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Hispanic31 (6.8 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Union 01 |
| Phone: | (864)429-1737 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 456 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
69
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
71
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
61
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
71
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Grade 1 | 71 |
| Grade 2 | 62 |
| Grade 3 | 61 |
| Grade 4 | 64 |
| Grade 5 | 71 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 229 | 50.2% |
| Male | 227 | 49.8% |
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