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FOERSTER EL

14200 FONMEADOW DR, HOUSTON, TX 77035HOUSTON ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
617
Students
Total enrolled
$14,515
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 617 students in grades PK–05 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,515 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FOERSTER EL is a large elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 617 students. The district invests $14,515 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at FOERSTER EL

617
Total Students
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution291 male · 326 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 607 students
Student Composition
47%
50%
Asian1%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino47%
Black50%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482364002455

Academic Outcomes at FOERSTER EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77035

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,515Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,515
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,387
Student Support$2,758
Administration$1,742
Operations$2,177
Other$1,452
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,515 spent per student, an estimated $6,430 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
8.0%
Local (property tax)
68.8%
Federal programs
23.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PILGRIM ACADEMYPINEY POINT ELWEST UNIVERSITY EL
↓
Middle
LANIER MIDDLEBURBANK MIDDLEPERSHING MIDDLEBLACK MIDDLE
+5 more
↓
High School
BELLAIRE H SLAMAR H SWESTSIDE H SHOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHOUSTON ISD →
Phone: (713)726-3604
NCES ID: 482364002455
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HOUSTON ISD
Other
TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON
8,967 students · 03–12
High
BELLAIRE H S
3,170 students · 09–12
● 53 opp48% FRL
High
LAMAR H S
3,125 students · 09–12
49% FRL
High
WESTSIDE H S
2,882 students · 09–12
● 47 opp66% FRL
High
HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
2,779 students · 09–12
● 44 opp95% FRL
High
HEIGHTS H S
2,476 students · 09–12
● 45 opp65% FRL
High
CHAVEZ H S
2,272 students · 09–12
● 44 opp93% FRL
High
WISDOM H S
2,260 students · 09–12
● 43 opp97% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
14200 FONMEADOW DR, HOUSTON, TX 77035
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.