Foster School District
School District · Foster, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$22,977
+$2,300 vs Rhode Island median
District size
226 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
About Foster
Foster is a Foster, Rhode Island school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 226 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. The district invests $22,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Foster is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Foster students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Foster, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Foster with test data.
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Foster
- Total Enrollment
- 226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Foster?
Foster has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Foster?
The average composite rating for Foster is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Foster?
Foster spends $22,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Foster?
The average student-teacher ratio in Foster is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Foster?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is the highest-rated school in Foster with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Foster?
Across schools in Foster with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare Foster with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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