- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Foster El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Foster El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421611000249
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #26 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster El Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Mt Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421611000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Foster El Sch held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421611000249 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 14.5:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students)
Foster El Sch held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Foster El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Lebanon Shs
Mt Lebanon Shs
1,772 students
- Mellon Ms 661
Mellon Ms
661 students
- Jefferson Ms 621
Jefferson Ms
621 students
- Washington El 416
Washington El Sch
416 students
- Lincoln El Sch 414
Lincoln El Sch
414 students
- This school 304
Foster El Sch
304 students
What this shows Foster El Sch reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster El Sch compares
Foster El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Foster El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Lebanon Sd reports $18,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mellon Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foster El Sch
How many students attend Foster El Sch?
Foster El Sch has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster El Sch is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster El Sch?
11.5% of students at Foster El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Foster El Sch is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster El Sch?
Foster El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foster El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster El Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Besides Foster El Sch, Mt Lebanon Sd also operates Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students), Mellon Ms (661 students), and Jefferson Ms (621 students). See the Mt Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.