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Foster Elementary

Compton Unified · Los Angeles County · 1620 North Pannes Street, Compton, CA 90221-1734

(310) 898-6180 · www.compton.k12.ca.us

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8/10
#1634
Rank 1634 out of 5,722
Top 29%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1595 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1478 · 74th percentile
Science7/10 · #2148 · 62nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Foster Elementary stands out as one of the stronger academic options in Compton Unified, with solid scores in both English and math that place it well above many of its peers across California. Compton is a tight-knit, working-class community in the heart of Los Angeles County — families here are deeply rooted, and schools like Foster reflect that sense of neighborhood pride and investment. It's a good fit for families who want a school that's punching above its weight in a district that's been working hard to improve outcomes for its kids.

Student Demographics

176 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
161 (91%)
African American
13 (7%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners64 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged161 (91%)
Students with Disabilities27 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

398
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
24.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.6
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 Programs7/10 · #2361 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found