STEPHEN C FOSTER EL

School Overview
Stephen C. Foster Elementary School is a public school located in the North Dallas area (specifically in the 75220 zip code), serving as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is named in honor of the American songwriter Stephen Collins Foster and serves a diverse community of students at the primary education level. By aligning with Dallas ISD’s academic framework, the school aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational learning, literacy, and student growth within a structured neighborhood school environment.

As part of the larger Dallas ISD network, the school benefits from the district’s resources, including professional development for educators and access to various academic initiatives intended to boost student achievement. Families in the area can look to the school's official website at [dallasisd.org/foster](http://www.dallasisd.org/foster) for specific details regarding enrollment, campus-specific programs, school calendars, and recent performance reports. Being situated on Clover Lane, the campus serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive educational atmosphere tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
639
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEPHEN C FOSTER EL
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic611
Black8
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    611 (95.6 %)
  • White
    9 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)794-8100
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/foster
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 577
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 90
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEPHEN C FOSTER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten90
Kindergarten73
Grade 194
Grade 269
Grade 389
Grade 477
Grade 572
Grade 675
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEPHEN C FOSTER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30046.9%
Male33953.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)