FOERSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOERSTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 743 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 47 teachers, FOERSTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

FOERSTER ELementary School, located at 14200 Fonmeadow Drive in Houston, Texas, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving the Fondren Southwest area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence and holistic development for its elementary-aged students. As part of the larger HISD framework, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school transitions by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-cultural landscape of the Houston metropolitan area. In addition to its standard academic offerings, FOERSTER ELementary typically emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs and extracurricular offerings, the official Houston Independent School District website serves as the primary resource for the most current administrative updates and school-specific news.

For more information, contact FOERSTER EL at (713) 726-3604 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.