Foster Dual Language PK-8

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Foster Elementary School, located at 5300 Saulsbury Court in Arvada, Colorado, is a public school serving the local community within the Jefferson County Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population, encouraging both academic growth and character building.

Beyond its core curriculum, Foster Elementary is known for being a hub for the surrounding Arvada neighborhood, often promoting community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the educational journey. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school. With its commitment to equity and inclusivity, the institution strives to provide a safe, structured space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

454

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Dual Language PK-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	345
Asian	6
Two or More	17

Hispanic
345 (76.0%)
White
86 (18.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-1680
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 33