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E. P. Foster Elementary

Ventura Unified · Ventura County · 20 Pleasant Place, Ventura, CA 93001-1326

(805) 641-5420 · www.venturausd.org/epfoster.htm

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2/10
#4712
Rank 4712 out of 5,722
Top 82%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5196 · 9th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4532 · 21st percentile
Science4/10 · #3553 · 37th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

E. P. Foster Elementary sits in one of Ventura's older, more established neighborhoods close to the coast, drawing families who are rooted in the community and value the school's warm, tight-knit feel. Academics here are a work in progress — English and math scores trail state averages, though science shows more promise — so families who plan to stay engaged and supplement at home tend to fare best. Ventura itself is a laid-back beach city with a strong local identity, and Foster reflects that neighborhood character more than it does a competitive academic environment.

Student Demographics

151 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
134 (89%)
White
12 (8%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged135 (89%)
Students with Disabilities37 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

299
Enrollment
11.5
Teachers (FTE)
26:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3734 · 38th percentile

66 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found