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Fostoria Elementary School

Summary:

Fostoria Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,056 students in grades PK-6 in Fostoria, Ohio, which is part of the Fostoria City School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (25.19%) and multi-racial (13.92%) students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Fostoria Elementary's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts were below the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Fostoria Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (28.9% in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 3.6% to 14.2%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and multi-racial students performing relatively well compared to their peers in the state, while White and special education students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools.

Fostoria Elementary's lower per-student spending of $8,222 in 2018-2019, compared to the nearby schools' range of $9,040 to $12,292 per student, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implementing targeted interventions to support underperforming student subgroups, and ensuring equitable funding and resource allocation could help Fostoria Elementary improve and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1202 H L Ford Dr
       Fostoria, OH  44830-4700

(419) 436-4125

District: Fostoria City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,963 Help


Students who attend Fostoria Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Fostoria Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,066

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Hispanic:
25.4%
Two or more races:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fostoria Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Fostoria Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Hispanic (25.4%), two or more races (15.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fostoria Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fostoria Elementary School is $9,963.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fostoria Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fostoria Elementary School 1099th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Fostoria Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fostoria City:

SchoolDigger ranks Fostoria City 602nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fostoria Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.26 980th 1471 33.4%
2005 31.59 1182nd 1501 21.3%
2006 34.76 1156th 1504 23.1%
2007 39.14 1172nd 1609 27.2%
2008 27.77 1281st 1582 19.0%
2009 30.68 1276th 1610 20.7%
2010 38.58 1222nd 1662 26.5%
2011 39.54 1231st 1686 27.0%
2012 37.16 1271st 1709 25.6%
2013 39.74 1233rd 1701 27.5%
2014 41.34 1187th 1687 29.6%
2015 34.13 1216th 1684 27.8%
2016 44.17 1081st 1678 35.6%
2017 47.08 1061st 1651 35.7%
2018 47.81 1020th 1636 37.7%
2019 42.74 1105th 1676 34.1%
2021 35.07 1081st 1610 32.9%
2022 39.79 1045th 1588 34.2%
2023 31.36 1136th 1596 28.8%
2024 33.61 1099th 1577 30.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.01 68th 166 59.0%
2019 48.78 81st 154 47.4%
2021 21.35 117th 139 15.8%
2022 31.79 117th 162 27.8%
2023 39.37 113th 183 38.3%
2024 44.28 117th 202 42.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.50 750th 856 12.4%
2024 24.08 716th 900 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.66 766th 1465 47.7%
2019 47.91 879th 1465 40.0%
2021 31.44 954th 1404 32.1%
2022 41.34 891st 1419 37.2%
2023 31.94 1044th 1447 27.9%
2024 35.84 1035th 1484 30.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 11th 22 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.30 959th 1518 36.8%
2019 45.04 979th 1502 34.8%
2021 31.63 1014th 1467 30.9%
2022 38.51 993rd 1488 33.3%
2023 29.52 1071st 1483 27.8%
2024 32.19 1043rd 1466 28.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.25 834th 1021 18.3%
2019 20.35 827th 956 13.5%
2021 12.14 746th 765 2.5%
2022 20.47 724th 824 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.49 522nd 759 31.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.99 9th 11 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.62 1007th 1536 34.4%
2019 39.88 1046th 1535 31.9%
2021 27.27 1085th 1499 27.6%
2022 33.73 1060th 1518 30.2%
2023 25.64 1134th 1498 24.3%
2024 29.36 1095th 1485 26.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.96 297th 610 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 56th 239 76.6%
2019 58.57 80th 228 64.9%
2021 47.75 92nd 189 51.3%
2022 52.34 94th 216 56.5%
2023 41.64 127th 233 45.5%
2024 46.09 115th 234 50.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Fostoria Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 1090th 1309 16.7%
2019 23.11 1088th 1271 14.4%
2021 20.02 1056th 1249 15.5%
2022 26.64 1002nd 1242 19.3%
2023 11.35 1118th 1215 8.0%
2024 15.16 1072nd 1190 9.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fostoria Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 40 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 399 42 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 395 35 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 376 24 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1992 328 31 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 343 31 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 368 29 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 340 21 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 340 21 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 330 26 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 346 29 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 365 31 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 364 28 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 324 31 3 45 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 288 41 3 40 0 n/a n/a 60 432
2003 288 41 3 40 0 n/a n/a 60 432
2004 277 35 2 48 0 n/a n/a 77 439
2005 265 33 0 43 0 n/a n/a 72 413
2006 223 31 1 39 0 n/a n/a 59 353
2007 220 24 2 33 0 n/a n/a 58 337
2008 236 17 2 37 0 n/a n/a 80 372
2009 229 25 2 31 1 n/a n/a 84 372
2010 206 24 4 30 1 n/a n/a 89 354
2011 360 30 7 85 0 0 135 0 617
2012 344 34 4 86 0 0 140 0 608
2013 323 20 4 75 0 0 145 0 567
2014 324 24 3 79 0 0 118 0 548
2015 354 24 2 95 0 0 88 0 563
2016 326 25 1 94 0 0 85 0 531
2017 309 28 1 127 0 0 80 0 545
2018 307 27 1 141 0 0 96 0 572
2019 305 25 1 148 0 0 102 0 581
2020 609 56 1 253 0 0 181 0 1100
2021 562 53 2 245 0 0 165 0 1027
2022 571 61 2 237 0 0 172 0 1043
2023 569 71 3 266 0 0 147 0 1056
2024 550 70 4 271 1 0 170 0 1066

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 Fostoria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 20.0 23.0 0
1989 463 20.0 23.1 n/a
1990 461 20.0 23.0 n/a
1991 429 18.0 23.8 n/a
1992 389 17.0 22.8 23.4
1993 405 17.0 23.8 27.7
1994 422 18.0 23.4 26.8
1995 400 18.5 21.6 28.3
1996 400 18.5 21.6 28.3
1997 399 18.5 21.6 26.1
1998 412 19.5 21.1 29.9
1999 435 20.5 21.2 36.3
2000 432 20.5 21.1 31.9
2001 403 20.5 19.7 35
2002 432 20.0 21.6 57.8
2003 432 20.0 21.6 57.8
2004 439 20.0 22.0 61.3
2005 413 17.0 24.3 63.3
2006 353 16.3 21.7 66
2007 337 17.0 19.8 69.2
2008 372 18.0 20.7 n/a
2009 372 19.0 19.6 89.2
2010 354 19.1 18.5 106.4
2011 617 35.0 17.6 83.3
2012 608 30.0 20.2 83.4
2013 567 31.0 18.2 82.4
2014 548 30.1 18.1 83.4
2015 563 n/a n/a 87.6
2016 531 32.0 16.5 79.5
2017 545 31.2 17.4 75
2018 572 31.2 18.3 77.1
2019 581 29.8 19.4 75.7
2020 1100 31.8 34.5 70.1
2021 1027 63.7 16.1 n/a
2022 1043 59.0 17.6 n/a
2023 1056 58.0 18.2 66.3
2024 1066 68.0 15.6 n/a

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 Fostoria Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 20.0 23.0 0
1989 463 20.0 23.1 n/a
1990 461 20.0 23.0 n/a
1991 429 18.0 23.8 n/a
1992 389 17.0 22.8 23.4
1993 405 17.0 23.8 27.7
1994 422 18.0 23.4 26.8
1995 400 18.5 21.6 28.3
1996 400 18.5 21.6 28.3
1997 399 18.5 21.6 26.1
1998 412 19.5 21.1 29.9
1999 435 20.5 21.2 36.3
2000 432 20.5 21.1 31.9
2001 403 20.5 19.7 35
2002 432 20.0 21.6 57.8
2003 432 20.0 21.6 57.8
2004 439 20.0 22.0 61.3
2005 413 17.0 24.3 63.3
2006 353 16.3 21.7 66
2007 337 17.0 19.8 69.2
2008 372 18.0 20.7 n/a
2009 372 19.0 19.6 89.2
2010 354 19.1 18.5 106.4
2011 617 35.0 17.6 83.3
2012 608 30.0 20.2 83.4
2013 567 31.0 18.2 82.4
2014 548 30.1 18.1 83.4
2015 563 n/a n/a 87.6
2016 531 32.0 16.5 79.5
2017 545 31.2 17.4 75
2018 572 31.2 18.3 77.1
2019 581 29.8 19.4 75.7
2020 1100 31.8 34.5 70.1
2021 1027 63.7 16.1 n/a
2022 1043 59.0 17.6 n/a
2023 1056 58.0 18.2 66.3
2024 1066 68.0 15.6 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fostoria Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,222
2022 $9,731
2023 $9,618
2024 $9,963

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fostoria Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1105th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1136th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fostoria Elementary School)6042.5
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fostoria City)6042.5
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria Elementary School)50.341.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria City)50.341.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria Elementary School)70.955.7
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria City)70.955.7
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria Elementary School)5039.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria City)5039.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Fostoria Elementary School)66.261.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Fostoria City)66.261.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria Elementary School)6437.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria City)6437.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria Elementary School)65.451.6
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria City)65.451.6
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria Elementary School)42.124.8
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fostoria City)42.124.6
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria Elementary School)42.135.8
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fostoria City)42.138.8
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5811056
 81.8%
African American2571
 184%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic148266
 79.7%
Pacific Islander00
White305569
 86.6%
Two or More Races102147
 44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.7%66.3%
 9.4%

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

High : Fostoria Junior/Senior High School

Fostoria Elementary School ranks 1099th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fostoria Elementary School are 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 7% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,066 students attended Fostoria Elementary School.


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