Foust Elementary School

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Foust Elementary School, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Owensboro Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Foust aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often highlighting the importance of building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Foust Elementary is actively involved in the local Owensboro community, often hosting events and initiatives that encourage parent and guardian participation. The school places a high value on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are supported by dedicated staff and resources tailored to diverse learning needs. With its central location on Foust Avenue, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape, committed to maintaining a positive school culture that celebrates student achievement and lifelong learning.

400

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foust Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	87
Black	81
Asian	2
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	2

White
172 (43.0%)
Hispanic
87 (21.7%)
Black
81 (20.3%)
Two or More
56 (14.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Owensboro Independent
Phone:	(270)686-1060
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 45