FOSTER EL

FOSTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIESEL ISD school district, located in RIESEL, TX with about 304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, FOSTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 primary educational institution located in Riesel, Texas, serving as part of the Riesel Independent School District. Situated at 200 N Williams St, the school functions as a community-centered learning environment dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local area. By operating under the umbrella of the Riesel ISD, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, social development, and preparation for future middle and high school success within a small-town atmosphere.

As a core component of the Riesel community, FOSTER ELementary focuses on fostering a supportive educational climate tailored to its students' needs. The school’s integration into the district’s broader mission ensures that students have access to the resources and curriculum standards established by the state, while benefiting from the personalized attention often found in smaller school districts. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or faculty information can typically find those details on the district’s official website at http://www.rieselisd.org.

For more information, contact FOSTER EL at (254) 896-2297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 N WILLIAMS ST
RIESEL, TX 76682
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FOSTER EL is a public Title I school in RIESEL, TX with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RIESEL ISD
Total Students:
304
Teachers:
21.83
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
6th 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 304 students

White
66.4%
Hispanic/Latino
26.0%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
56.6%
Male
43.4%

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.