Stephen C Foster Elementary

Summary:

Stephen C Foster Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 639 students in grades PK-6 and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD).

Despite relatively high per-student spending of $12,142, Stephen C Foster Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates as low as 22.22% in 3rd-grade reading and 25.76% in 3rd-grade math, compared to state averages of 48.85% and 40.86%, respectively. The school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learners, also perform poorly, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools.

Nearby schools, such as F.P. Caillet Elementary, K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted, and Obadiah Knight Elementary, generally perform better than Stephen C Foster Elementary, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. These higher-performing schools tend to have a more diverse student population, with a lower percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of White and Asian students. To improve student outcomes, Stephen C Foster Elementary may need to implement more targeted and effective instructional strategies, strengthen community partnerships, and conduct a comprehensive analysis of its practices and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3700 Clover Ln
       Dallas, TX  75220-3610


(972) 794-8100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3869th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,142 Help


Students who attend Stephen C Foster Elementary usually attend:

High:    Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
African American:
1.4%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.9% Help


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Compare Details Stephen C Foster Elementary ranks worse than 82.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 114th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (1.4%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen C Foster Elementary is 13.5. 78 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen C Foster Elementary is $12,142. 92 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stephen C Foster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen C Foster Elementary 3869th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stephen C Foster Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stephen C Foster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.69 2184th 3465 37.0%
2005 39.27 2510th 3475 27.8%
2006 46.48 2217th 3476 36.2%
2007 40.26 2675th 3724 28.2%
2008 48.11 2287th 3768 39.3%
2009 31.50 3132nd 3884 19.4%
2010 19.91 3603rd 3937 8.5%
2011 9.40 3991st 4095 2.5%
2012 26.37 3596th 4206 14.5%
2013 27.18 3517th 4221 16.7%
2014 40.58 2874th 4260 32.5%
2015 32.26 3241st 4320 25.0%
2016 38.14 2924th 4286 31.8%
2017 23.33 3580th 4329 17.3%
2018 30.58 3153rd 4359 27.7%
2019 33.54 3121st 4479 30.3%
2021 28.31 3283rd 4578 28.3%
2022 32.03 3249th 4581 29.1%
2023 27.29 3551st 4647 23.6%
2024 23.00 3869th 4675 17.2%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.40 1961st 3226 39.2%
2019 51.09 1508th 3333 54.8%
2021 43.59 1828th 3446 47.0%
2022 44.28 1986th 3487 43.0%
2023 35.07 2518th 3556 29.2%
2024 43.27 1993rd 3638 45.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.82 2799th 3558 21.3%
2019 51.26 1352nd 3684 63.3%
2021 30.75 2743rd 3799 27.8%
2022 31.95 2876th 3952 27.2%
2023 35.05 2712th 4086 33.6%
2024 67.24 912th 4261 78.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 2583rd 4264 39.4%
2019 42.99 2560th 4309 40.6%
2021 37.98 2857th 4451 35.8%
2022 44.05 2542nd 4477 43.2%
2023 39.16 2926th 4521 35.3%
2024 48.12 2311th 4560 49.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 2666th 4306 38.1%
2019 44.89 2360th 4348 45.7%
2021 29.07 3253rd 4499 27.7%
2022 33.75 3186th 4561 30.1%
2023 30.32 3390th 4588 26.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.91 3015th 3106 2.9%
2019 8.55 3105th 3184 2.5%
2021 22.82 2529th 3006 15.9%
2022 36.05 2328th 2958 21.3%
2023 31.29 2516th 2980 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 1865th 4240 56.0%
2019 57.42 1495th 4295 65.2%
2021 50.54 1796th 4331 58.5%
2022 56.79 1619th 4461 63.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.67 3684th 4319 14.7%
2019 26.92 3471st 4357 20.3%
2021 29.26 3239th 4498 28.0%
2022 32.02 3274th 4563 28.2%
2023 26.78 3623rd 4585 21.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Stephen C Foster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 2767th 4168 33.6%
2019 40.10 2617th 4188 37.5%
2021 34.51 2949th 4329 31.9%
2022 40.67 2712th 4376 38.0%
2023 32.03 3270th 4401 25.7%
2024 38.15 2872nd 4431 35.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Open Quote The parent who sent it the above review needs to go back to school themselves.. "I wouldn't advice anybody going to this school"... it is advise.. you wouldn't ADVISE anyone... also you misspelled teach and teacher.. and you needed to add more commas in your review. That is all.... Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Open Quote This school does not tech our children what they need to learn in this world they only show them what they need to learn only for the test and that's it,,,,the techers are rude, principal doesn't care to help the parents when the teachers do wrong he defends them ,, I wouldn't advice anybody going to this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stephen C Foster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 128 56 3 306 5 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 180 145 5 514 6 n/a n/a 0 850
1990 127 117 4 386 4 n/a n/a 0 638
1991 101 119 2 391 2 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 91 157 3 533 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 86 147 6 601 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1994 84 146 6 795 3 n/a n/a 0 1034
1995 49 87 1 1113 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
1996 49 87 1 1113 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
1997 46 68 0 903 2 n/a n/a 0 1019
1998 23 52 0 890 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1999 22 46 0 971 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
2000 16 34 0 1058 2 n/a n/a 0 1110
2001 11 17 1 1121 0 n/a n/a 0 1150
2002 12 13 1 1084 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 12 13 1 1084 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 10 13 1 1054 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2005 6 14 1 1014 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
2006 10 19 1 980 2 n/a n/a 0 1012
2007 1 16 3 900 4 n/a n/a 0 924
2008 3 12 1 836 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2009 5 19 0 846 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2010 3 8 1 819 2 n/a n/a 0 833
2011 6 8 2 826 6 0 1 0 849
2012 4 11 2 826 3 0 1 0 847
2013 4 7 2 837 5 0 1 0 856
2014 3 12 2 826 5 0 2 0 850
2015 7 17 1 795 9 0 3 0 832
2016 5 21 0 785 11 0 2 0 824
2017 6 18 0 713 9 0 2 0 748
2018 9 23 0 688 5 0 0 0 725
2019 7 16 2 654 7 1 2 0 689
2020 5 17 2 628 7 1 0 0 660
2021 6 19 4 619 6 1 3 0 658
2022 10 18 1 633 8 1 4 0 675
2023 9 8 1 611 6 0 4 0 639
2024 6 9 1 597 6 0 2 0 621

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 Stephen C Foster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 23.0 21.6 n/a
1989 850 n/a n/a n/a
1990 638 41.0 15.5 n/a
1991 615 41.4 14.8 n/a
1992 785 39.0 20.1 71.2
1993 840 39.0 21.5 87
1994 1034 51.1 20.2 79.3
1995 1250 67.5 18.5 81.4
1996 1250 67.5 18.5 81.4
1997 1019 55.1 18.5 77.8
1998 965 50.8 19.0 75.6
1999 1040 45.7 22.8 87.8
2000 1110 55.7 19.9 86.4
2001 1150 64.7 17.8 86.3
2002 1110 67.2 16.5 88
2003 1110 67.2 16.5 88
2004 1078 57.8 18.7 94.3
2005 1035 58.0 17.8 92.9
2006 1012 60.0 16.9 95.4
2007 924 57.0 16.2 93.5
2008 853 55.5 15.4 93.9
2009 872 49.0 17.8 95.3
2010 833 47.0 17.7 97.5
2011 849 51.0 16.6 97.2
2012 847 51.0 16.6 79.6
2013 856 50.0 17.1 95.6
2014 850 53.9 15.7 96.7
2015 832 56.0 14.8 91.6
2016 824 56.0 14.7 93.9
2017 748 50.0 14.9 90
2018 725 44.0 16.4 94.3
2019 689 43.0 16.0 93.3
2020 660 40.0 16.5 99.1
2021 658 48.0 13.7 98.3
2022 675 41.3 16.3 97.6
2023 639 43.0 14.8 97.2
2024 621 45.9 13.5 93.9

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 Stephen C Foster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 23.0 21.6 n/a
1989 850 n/a n/a n/a
1990 638 41.0 15.5 n/a
1991 615 41.4 14.8 n/a
1992 785 39.0 20.1 71.2
1993 840 39.0 21.5 87
1994 1034 51.1 20.2 79.3
1995 1250 67.5 18.5 81.4
1996 1250 67.5 18.5 81.4
1997 1019 55.1 18.5 77.8
1998 965 50.8 19.0 75.6
1999 1040 45.7 22.8 87.8
2000 1110 55.7 19.9 86.4
2001 1150 64.7 17.8 86.3
2002 1110 67.2 16.5 88
2003 1110 67.2 16.5 88
2004 1078 57.8 18.7 94.3
2005 1035 58.0 17.8 92.9
2006 1012 60.0 16.9 95.4
2007 924 57.0 16.2 93.5
2008 853 55.5 15.4 93.9
2009 872 49.0 17.8 95.3
2010 833 47.0 17.7 97.5
2011 849 51.0 16.6 97.2
2012 847 51.0 16.6 79.6
2013 856 50.0 17.1 95.6
2014 850 53.9 15.7 96.7
2015 832 56.0 14.8 91.6
2016 824 56.0 14.7 93.9
2017 748 50.0 14.9 90
2018 725 44.0 16.4 94.3
2019 689 43.0 16.0 93.3
2020 660 40.0 16.5 99.1
2021 658 48.0 13.7 98.3
2022 675 41.3 16.3 97.6
2023 639 43.0 14.8 97.2
2024 621 45.9 13.5 93.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stephen C Foster Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,579 (15.5%) $8,628 (84.5%) $10,207
2020 $1,943 (18.5%) $8,552 (81.5%) $10,495
2021 $1,290 (10.6%) $10,852 (89.4%) $12,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen C Foster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3121st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3551st of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)4742
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen C Foster Elementary)5126
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)5033
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen C Foster Elementary)010
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))1713
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)2250
 28%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephen C Foster Elementary)2543
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)3141
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)3845
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen C Foster Elementary)5043
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stephen C Foster Elementary)3419
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen C Foster Elementary)5948
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen C Foster Elementary)170
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))1818
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Stephen C Foster Elementary)190
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689639
 7.3%
African American168
 50%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic654611
 6.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White79
 28.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%97.2%
 3.9%


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Students at Stephen C Foster Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Stephen C Foster Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Stephen C Foster Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Thomas Jefferson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Stephen C Foster Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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