- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin Park, CA
Foster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060369000330
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Baldwin Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, CA.
School address
District: Baldwin Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060369000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Foster Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060369000330 · Baldwin Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 20.5:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Vista High (1,650 students)
Foster Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foster Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista High
1,650 students
- Baldwin Park H
Baldwin Park High
1,260 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
709 students
- Ernest R. Gedd
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
662 students
- Vineland Eleme 604
Vineland Elementary
604 students
- This school 430
Foster Elementary
430 students
What this shows Foster Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Elementary compares
Foster Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
Asian 4.4%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Foster Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baldwin Park Unified reports $19,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Baldwin Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 34.8:1 students per teacher
Vineland Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Bp Stem Academy
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Tracy Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 23:1 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Elementary
How many students attend Foster Elementary?
Foster Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster Elementary?
77.4% of students at Foster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foster Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Baldwin Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Elementary?
Foster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foster Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baldwin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Elementary ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baldwin Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Park Unified?
Besides Foster Elementary, Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students), Baldwin Park High (1,260 students), and Sierra Vista Middle (709 students). See the Baldwin Park Unified district page for the complete list.