FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOSTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, FOSTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FOSTER ELementary School is a public school located in the South Union neighborhood of Houston, Texas, operating as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. As an HISD campus, the school follows the district’s broader curriculum standards and works to prepare its students for middle school through a balance of classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the local area, serving as a hub for families in the 77021 zip code. Like many schools within the Houston Independent School District, FOSTER ELementary emphasizes the importance of academic growth, social development, and equitable access to educational resources. By leveraging the district’s wide array of support services and administrative framework, the school aims to cultivate a safe and productive space where young learners can build the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact FOSTER EL at (713) 746-8260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.