James Foster Elementary

Summary:

James Foster Elementary is a public elementary school in Saugus, California, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments and is part of the Saugus Union School District, which is ranked 248 out of 1,560 districts in California.

One of the unique aspects of James Foster Elementary is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.7%) and two or more races (9.24%) students compared to nearby schools like Emblem Academy (30.42%) and Charles Helmers Elementary (47.79%). Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, and its 5th-grade students outperform the district and state averages in the CAST (California Science Test).

While James Foster Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.62%), its chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Highlands Elementary (12.1%) and Rosedell Elementary (17.1%). Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 28.6 compared to some nearby schools, which could be an area for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 22500 Pamplico Dr.
       Saugus, CA  91350-3667


(661) 294-5355

District: Saugus Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
1154th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,766 Help


Students who attend James Foster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Arroyo Seco Junior High
High:    Academy of the Canyons
    Saugus High

Student/teacher ratio:  28.6 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
Hispanic:
34.7%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Compare Details James Foster Elementary ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), Hispanic (34.7%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Foster Elementary is 28.6, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Foster Elementary is $9,766. 10 elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Foster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Foster Elementary 1154th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See James Foster Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saugus Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugus Union 251st of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Foster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.04 746th 4809 84.5%
2005 89.24 527th 4822 89.1%
2006 89.51 510th 4818 89.4%
2007 83.05 849th 5113 83.4%
2008 80.66 946th 5113 81.5%
2009 73.77 1266th 5193 75.6%
2010 68.69 1532nd 5314 71.2%
2011 75.52 1230th 5377 77.1%
2012 74.09 1322nd 5390 75.5%
2013 76.10 1256th 5530 77.3%
2015 69.09 1536th 5611 72.6%
2016 83.49 984th 5614 82.5%
2017 73.10 1421st 5692 75.0%
2018 72.82 1448th 5662 74.4%
2019 68.03 1696th 5789 70.7%
2022 78.74 1246th 5883 78.8%
2023 80.46 1154th 5874 80.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.33 178th 2420 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 2592nd 5084 49.0%
2019 56.20 1991st 5173 61.5%
2022 79.12 789th 5264 85.0%
2023 81.67 709th 5374 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 1666th 5413 69.2%
2019 69.66 1515th 5492 72.4%
2022 76.53 1262nd 5635 77.6%
2023 69.74 1504th 5617 73.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 684th 2128 67.9%
2019 63.61 640th 2585 75.2%
2022 75.10 364th 2227 83.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 1229th 5431 77.4%
2019 64.59 1744th 5510 68.3%
2022 78.29 1183rd 5663 79.1%
2023 86.29 803rd 5650 85.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.55 712th 4830 85.3%
2019 70.88 1128th 4963 77.3%
2022 77.09 855th 5084 83.2%
2023 85.43 533rd 5098 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at James Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.84 1531st 2737 44.1%
2019 50.08 1544th 2834 45.5%
2022 57.98 1222nd 2726 55.2%
2023 55.42 1278th 2662 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for James Foster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 495 9 42 81 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1991 578 10 48 86 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1992 601 12 47 81 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1993 549 11 34 66 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1994 605 15 37 84 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1995 597 9 36 85 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 597 9 36 85 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 602 15 31 70 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 616 13 47 69 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1999 629 7 43 63 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 648 6 37 56 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 641 5 29 64 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2002 605 8 30 64 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 605 8 30 64 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 486 12 59 108 3 n/a n/a 1 669
2005 464 14 58 117 5 n/a n/a 1 659
2006 461 11 63 138 5 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 446 12 58 146 2 n/a n/a 4 668
2008 430 10 42 142 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 403 10 36 118 3 3 9 0 582
2010 361 10 40 148 3 0 0 0 562
2011 395 17 41 148 2 0 2 0 605
2012 404 17 35 145 3 0 4 0 608
2013 425 21 37 167 2 0 5 0 657
2014 405 16 33 168 2 0 8 0 632
2015 373 17 43 163 3 1 3 0 603
2016 368 12 44 166 2 2 7 0 601
2017 353 18 39 175 1 1 11 0 598
2018 344 13 46 164 2 0 21 0 590
2019 348 12 44 178 0 0 23 0 605
2020 334 13 54 190 0 1 28 0 620
2021 177 8 18 98 0 1 24 0 326
2022 247 16 30 163 0 0 39 0 495
2023 227 13 33 169 0 0 45 0 487

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 James Foster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 629 23.0 27.3 n/a
1991 722 26.0 27.7 n/a
1992 741 26.4 28.0 1.9
1993 660 28.0 23.6 2.7
1994 741 27.0 27.4 3
1995 727 27.0 26.9 3.3
1996 727 27.0 26.9 3.3
1997 718 29.0 24.8 4
1998 745 32.8 22.7 6.2
1999 742 34.8 21.3 5.9
2000 747 35.0 21.3 4.7
2001 739 34.0 21.7 5.1
2002 707 32.1 22.0 7.9
2003 707 32.1 22.0 7.9
2004 669 30.1 22.2 10.3
2005 659 30.2 21.8 7.6
2006 678 30.0 22.6 10.3
2007 668 30.0 22.3 10.1
2008 626 32.0 19.6 9.4
2009 582 26.0 19.4 9.3
2010 562 24.0 23.4 9.6
2011 605 n/a n/a 8.4
2012 608 24.0 25.3 n/a
2013 657 23.0 28.5 10
2014 632 22.0 28.7 10.6
2015 603 22.0 27.4 11.3
2016 601 22.0 27.3 13.3
2017 598 22.0 27.1 13.7
2018 590 22.0 26.8 19.2
2019 605 22.0 27.5 19.3
2020 620 n/a n/a 20
2021 326 13.0 25.0 23.9
2022 495 18.0 27.5 25.3
2023 487 17.0 28.6 31.6

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 James Foster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 629 23.0 27.3 n/a
1991 722 26.0 27.7 n/a
1992 741 26.4 28.0 1.9
1993 660 28.0 23.6 2.7
1994 741 27.0 27.4 3
1995 727 27.0 26.9 3.3
1996 727 27.0 26.9 3.3
1997 718 29.0 24.8 4
1998 745 32.8 22.7 6.2
1999 742 34.8 21.3 5.9
2000 747 35.0 21.3 4.7
2001 739 34.0 21.7 5.1
2002 707 32.1 22.0 7.9
2003 707 32.1 22.0 7.9
2004 669 30.1 22.2 10.3
2005 659 30.2 21.8 7.6
2006 678 30.0 22.6 10.3
2007 668 30.0 22.3 10.1
2008 626 32.0 19.6 9.4
2009 582 26.0 19.4 9.3
2010 562 24.0 23.4 9.6
2011 605 n/a n/a 8.4
2012 608 24.0 25.3 n/a
2013 657 23.0 28.5 10
2014 632 22.0 28.7 10.6
2015 603 22.0 27.4 11.3
2016 601 22.0 27.3 13.3
2017 598 22.0 27.1 13.7
2018 590 22.0 26.8 19.2
2019 605 22.0 27.5 19.3
2020 620 n/a n/a 20
2021 326 13.0 25.0 23.9
2022 495 18.0 27.5 25.3
2023 487 17.0 28.6 31.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

James Foster Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201274.0%3.0%0.0%23.0%80.0%95.0%95.0%83.0%85.0%
201381.0%3.0%0.0%16.0%84.0%96.0%97.0%84.0%90.0%
201682.0%4.0%1.0%13.0%84.0%94.0%95.0%82.0%87.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202096.6%0.9%1.7%
202196.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Foster Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Foster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1696th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1154th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Foster Elementary)56.969.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)65.264
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Foster Elementary)57.859.2
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)62.266.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Foster Elementary)56.561.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)67.164.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Foster Elementary)54.356.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)59.565.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Foster Elementary)72.959.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)66.563
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Foster Elementary)37.744.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)45.250.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (James Foster Elementary)37.159.5
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (Saugus Union)45.753.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Foster Elementary)54.765.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Saugus Union)66.663.5
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Foster Elementary)51.243.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Saugus Union)57.155.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605487
 19.5%
African American1213
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian4433
 25%
Hispanic178169
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White348227
 34.8%
Two or More Races2345
 95.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%31.6%
 12.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James Foster Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended James Foster Elementary.

Students who attend James Foster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arroyo Seco Junior High
High : Academy of the Canyons
High : Saugus High

Students at James Foster Elementary are 47% White, 35% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

James Foster Elementary ranks 1154th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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