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Foster Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2094^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Foster Elementary School in Tampa, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 428 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in the Hillsborough district, where over 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a high-poverty community.

Academically, Foster Elementary has historically ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, currently sitting in the 7th percentile with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, it is actually one of the higher-performing schools in its immediate neighborhood. When compared to the six closest elementary schools, Foster's state rank of 2094 is better than Dr. Carter G. Woodson K-8 School (2198), Robles Elementary School (2108), Potter Elementary School (2217), James Elementary School (2203), Sheehy Elementary School (2105), and Edison Elementary School (2147). Only Lomax Magnet Elementary School (1611) and Seminole Heights Elementary School (1712) significantly outperform it. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue at 42%, but this is actually lower than several neighbors like Potter (55.9%) and James (55.5%). The school also has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 16:1 compared to nearby schools.

There are a few interesting bright spots. Foster's 3rd-grade math scores showed improvement from 46% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 55% in 2024-2025, though they dropped to 39% most recently. However, a concerning "5th grade cliff" appears in math, where proficiency drops dramatically from 47% in 4th grade to just 23% in 5th grade. Notably, Lomax Magnet Elementary School, just 1.78 miles away, demonstrates that high performance is possible in a similar high-poverty area (77.82% free/reduced lunch) with a different educational model, achieving 69% proficiency in 5th-grade ELA compared to Foster's 43%. This suggests that while Foster faces significant challenges, there are opportunities for improvement.

428

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,475

Per pupil spending ?

81.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2014 E Diana St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 276-5573

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Foster Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sligh Middle School
High:	Hillsborough High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.9%

Hispanic:

28.5%

White:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2016 → 7th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

2,094^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 11% (2016) to bottom 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

148^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	12.3	2094 of 2240	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	17.4	1981 of 2258	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.8	2130 of 2256	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.7	2137 of 2240	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.6	2088 of 2219	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.9	2100 of 2247	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.1	2153 of 2182	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	9.2	2015 of 2118	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.4	1994 of 2112	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	14.9	1866 of 2087	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.6	1913 of 2064	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	13.0	1879 of 2029	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.8	1897 of 1984	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	12.5	1823 of 1985	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	7.9	1837 of 1919	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	12.4	1697 of 1847	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.2	1657 of 1789	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.2	1699 of 1786	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	18.7	1432 of 1688	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts42%-18 vs state

Science37%-23 vs state

Math36%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2014 E Diana St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5573	428	27	16.0	81.5%	18 (4.2%)	265 (61.9%)	122 (28.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	12.3	2094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.5%		17.4	1981^st of 2258 public elementary schools	12.3%	113	40.0	43.0	43.0				39.0	47.0	23.0				37.0					$14,475	$2,409	$12,066
Seminole Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 N Central Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5556	375	23	16.5	57.3%	102 (27.2%)	136 (36.3%)	112 (29.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	27.9	1712^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%		33	1558^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.0%	154	37.0	43.0	63.0				46.0	46.0	46.0				56.0					$16,231	$1,595	$14,635
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	396	24	16.7	78.3%	16 (4.0%)	294 (74.2%)	75 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	12.1	2105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%		8.9	2169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.9%	64	27.0	21.0	36.0				20.0	27.0	45.0				62.0					$15,137	$2,503	$12,633
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	303	26	11.6	85.1%	13 (4.3%)	206 (68.0%)	81 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9.8	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%		5.4	2216^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.9%	69	28.0	44.0	39.0				25.0	46.0	37.0				29.0					$20,363	$3,978	$16,384
Sulphur Springs K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8412 N 13th St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7305	678	36	19.0	84.5%	27 (4.0%)	425 (62.7%)	203 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	19.8	1931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%		7.9	2183^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	3.3%	252	30.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	34.0	40.0	43.0	57.0	52.0	38.0	27.0	19.0	30.0	28.0	100.0		55.0	$12,521	$1,986	$10,535
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	990	44	22.3	71.5%	54 (5.5%)	459 (46.4%)	432 (43.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.9%)	5	2198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.9%		4.1	2227^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.4%	29	21.0	37.0	29.0	35.0	43.0	51.0	24.0	33.0	23.0	34.0	20.0	62.0	24.0	26.0	81.0		51.0	$11,316	$1,649	$9,667
Robles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4405 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8033	472	31	15.2	82.4%	20 (4.2%)	325 (68.9%)	100 (21.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.0%)	11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%		10.6	2136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.4%	28	35.0	45.0	35.0				43.0	51.0	26.0				33.0					$15,381	$2,579	$12,802
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	467	28	16.4	85.9%	16 (3.4%)	350 (74.9%)	82 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	2.9	2217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.6	2237^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	29.0	27.0	28.0				36.0	16.0	23.0				20.0					$13,996	$2,718	$11,279
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	382	21	18.1		71 (18.6%)	121 (31.7%)	162 (42.4%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	12.1	2104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.2	2118^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.2%	14	39.0	30.0	43.0	42.0	49.0	35.0	29.0	22.0	38.0	50.0	41.0	34.0	43.0	34.0	81.0	65.0	100.0	$10,265	$891	$9,374
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	239	18	13.5	77.8%	6 (2.5%)	193 (80.8%)	23 (9.6%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	32.3	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		34.7	1501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%	110	47.0	28.0	69.0				50.0	47.0	56.0				54.0					$15,341	$1,808	$13,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Foster Elementary School?

Students at Foster Elementary School are 62% African American, 29% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Foster Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 428 students attended Foster Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Foster Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sligh Middle School
High : Hillsborough High School

Is Foster Elementary School a good school?

Foster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Foster Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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