Foerster Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 14200 Fonmeadow Dr
       Houston, TX  77035-5218


(713) 726-3604

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4532nd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,602 Help


Students who attend Foerster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fondren Middle
High:    Westbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.9%
Hispanic:
47.0%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Compare Details Foerster Elementary ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 163rd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.9%), Hispanic (47%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foerster Elementary is 18.1. 143 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foerster Elementary is $10,602, which is the 66th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Foerster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Foerster Elementary 4532nd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Foerster Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foerster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.56 3351st 3465 3.3%
2005 17.85 3229th 3475 7.1%
2006 7.68 3405th 3476 2.0%
2007 1.88 3712th 3724 0.3%
2008 8.65 3681st 3768 2.3%
2009 37.85 2851st 3884 26.6%
2010 24.85 3465th 3937 12.0%
2011 44.59 2712th 4095 33.8%
2012 30.82 3390th 4206 19.4%
2013 19.52 3820th 4221 9.5%
2014 32.88 3265th 4260 23.4%
2015 9.99 4128th 4320 4.4%
2016 5.97 4170th 4286 2.7%
2017 15.68 3986th 4329 7.9%
2018 9.50 4261st 4359 2.2%
2019 11.37 4303rd 4479 3.9%
2021 13.24 4332nd 4578 5.4%
2022 7.79 4493rd 4581 1.9%
2023 7.49 4532nd 4647 2.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.84 1562nd 3226 51.6%
2019 33.95 2460th 3333 26.2%
2021 46.25 1682nd 3446 51.2%
2022 43.94 2014th 3487 42.2%
2023 24.31 3048th 3556 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 3272nd 3558 8.0%
2019 20.54 3408th 3684 7.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.47 4126th 4264 3.2%
2019 17.64 4055th 4309 5.9%
2021 18.02 4129th 4451 7.2%
2022 12.55 4330th 4477 3.3%
2023 11.40 4372nd 4521 3.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.56 4247th 4306 1.4%
2019 15.11 4083rd 4348 6.1%
2021 13.98 4282nd 4499 4.8%
2022 11.54 4384th 4561 3.9%
2023 9.16 4467th 4588 2.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 2652nd 3106 14.6%
2019 28.09 2741st 3184 13.9%
2021 6.08 2915th 3006 3.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.59 3325th 4240 21.6%
2019 22.95 3818th 4295 11.1%
2021 38.27 2702nd 4331 37.6%
2022 20.19 4055th 4461 9.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.76 4113th 4319 4.8%
2019 10.22 4243rd 4357 2.6%
2021 15.22 4181st 4498 7.0%
2022 6.73 4509th 4563 1.2%
2023 9.22 4437th 4585 3.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.66 980th 1005 2.5%
2019 0.04 1009th 1009 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.55 2204th 2483 11.2%
2019 27.44 2057th 2515 18.2%
2021 18.49 2279th 2444 6.8%
2022 16.64 2287th 2421 5.5%
2023 14.80 2341st 2443 4.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foerster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.69 2934th 4168 29.6%
2019 26.15 3504th 4188 16.3%
2021 38.54 2671st 4329 38.3%
2022 27.65 3545th 4376 19.0%
2023 20.16 3946th 4401 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Foerster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 99 401 50 142 n/a n/a n/a 0 692
1989 63 586 41 130 5 n/a n/a 0 825
1990 48 592 31 138 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1991 44 629 28 157 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 35 625 34 178 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1993 22 639 23 174 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1994 34 672 22 197 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1995 16 706 17 170 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1996 16 706 17 170 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1997 15 675 14 160 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1998 14 787 9 197 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
1999 12 794 9 202 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
2000 6 780 7 220 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2001 6 812 11 235 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
2002 2 608 5 163 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2003 2 608 5 163 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2004 2 495 0 167 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2005 3 406 0 159 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 3 606 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2007 3 516 0 175 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2008 2 529 0 181 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2009 18 471 4 191 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 10 417 51 164 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2011 5 446 49 134 2 1 4 0 641
2012 8 450 71 173 0 0 2 0 704
2013 5 431 79 194 2 2 4 0 717
2014 7 388 96 173 3 2 4 0 673
2015 7 451 100 206 3 2 7 0 776
2016 6 425 87 193 1 6 6 0 724
2017 15 375 70 187 4 5 6 0 662
2018 15 467 45 210 0 3 3 0 743
2019 13 445 29 234 1 1 1 0 724
2020 13 452 19 266 2 0 5 0 757
2021 11 408 20 214 2 1 4 0 660
2022 10 349 11 272 0 0 4 0 646
2023 7 308 6 290 1 0 5 0 617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foerster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 39.0 17.7 n/a
1989 825 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 45.0 18.0 n/a
1991 859 44.5 19.3 n/a
1992 872 47.5 18.3 69.6
1993 858 50.0 17.2 71.1
1994 925 49.3 18.8 70.5
1995 909 45.6 19.9 77.3
1996 909 45.6 19.9 77.3
1997 864 46.0 18.8 79.5
1998 1007 48.5 20.8 80.9
1999 1017 48.0 21.2 92
2000 1013 52.0 19.5 86.7
2001 1064 44.6 23.9 86.7
2002 778 50.0 15.6 92.4
2003 778 50.0 15.6 92.4
2004 664 40.9 16.2 92.6
2005 568 35.9 15.8 94
2006 784 46.0 17.0 95.5
2007 695 42.9 16.2 63
2008 713 43.4 16.4 62
2009 685 40.0 17.1 59.6
2010 643 37.5 17.1 64.1
2011 641 36.8 17.4 56.6
2012 704 36.9 19.0 46.9
2013 717 41.0 17.4 93.6
2014 673 42.0 16.0 96
2015 776 45.0 17.2 85.6
2016 724 44.0 16.4 88.1
2017 662 38.9 17.0 96.2
2018 743 47.8 15.5 95
2019 724 44.0 16.4 98.8
2020 757 50.3 15.0 99.2
2021 660 46.0 14.3 99.4
2022 646 38.8 16.6 98.3
2023 617 33.9 18.1 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foerster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 39.0 17.7 n/a
1989 825 n/a n/a n/a
1990 811 45.0 18.0 n/a
1991 859 44.5 19.3 n/a
1992 872 47.5 18.3 69.6
1993 858 50.0 17.2 71.1
1994 925 49.3 18.8 70.5
1995 909 45.6 19.9 77.3
1996 909 45.6 19.9 77.3
1997 864 46.0 18.8 79.5
1998 1007 48.5 20.8 80.9
1999 1017 48.0 21.2 92
2000 1013 52.0 19.5 86.7
2001 1064 44.6 23.9 86.7
2002 778 50.0 15.6 92.4
2003 778 50.0 15.6 92.4
2004 664 40.9 16.2 92.6
2005 568 35.9 15.8 94
2006 784 46.0 17.0 95.5
2007 695 42.9 16.2 63
2008 713 43.4 16.4 62
2009 685 40.0 17.1 59.6
2010 643 37.5 17.1 64.1
2011 641 36.8 17.4 56.6
2012 704 36.9 19.0 46.9
2013 717 41.0 17.4 93.6
2014 673 42.0 16.0 96
2015 776 45.0 17.2 85.6
2016 724 44.0 16.4 88.1
2017 662 38.9 17.0 96.2
2018 743 47.8 15.5 95
2019 724 44.0 16.4 98.8
2020 757 50.3 15.0 99.2
2021 660 46.0 14.3 99.4
2022 646 38.8 16.6 98.3
2023 617 33.9 18.1 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Foerster Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,538 (17.6%) $7,200 (82.4%) $8,738
2020 $1,805 (17.6%) $8,441 (82.4%) $10,246
2021 $1,210 (11.4%) $9,392 (88.6%) $10,602

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foerster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4303rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4532nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)2123
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)290
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)6526
 39%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)5529
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)1419
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)2221
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)936
 27%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)175
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)2924
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)3923
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Foerster Elementary)216
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Foerster Elementary)2035
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4125
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Foerster Elementary)2021
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))1927
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Foerster Elementary)04
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))45
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724617
 14.8%
African American445308
 30.8%
American Indian11
Asian296
 79.3%
Hispanic234290
 23.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White137
 46.2%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%98.4%
 0.4%


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Foerster Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Foerster Elementary are 50% African American, 47% Hispanic, 1% White.

Students who attend Foerster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fondren Middle
High : Westbury High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Foerster Elementary.


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