FOSTER ACADEMY

FOSTER ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 644 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 37 teachers, FOSTER ACADEMY 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.

Based on the details provided for FOSTER ACADEMY, here is a summary of the school:

FOSTER ACADEMY is a public educational institution located at 6718 Pecan Valley Drive in San Antonio, Texas (78223). Situated within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), the school serves as a dedicated learning environment for students in the local community. It is part of a district known for its diverse academic offerings and its commitment to providing accessible public education to families residing in the Southside area of San Antonio.

The facility is centrally located in a residential area, making it a convenient neighborhood school for local families. As an SAISD institution, FOSTER ACADEMY generally follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on core academic standards, student development, and preparing pupils for progression to higher grade levels. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or current academic performance data, it is recommended to contact the school administration directly or consult the San Antonio ISD official website.

For more information, contact FOSTER ACADEMY at (210) 438-6855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6718 PECAN VLY DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223-3120
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FOSTER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 644 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SAN ANTONIO ISD
Total Students:
644
Teachers:
37.69
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
7th 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 644 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOSTER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.2%
Black or African American
11.6%
White
2.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.