Julius I Foust Elementary

foust.gcsnc.com/pages/Foust_Elementary

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Julius I. Foust Elementary, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Guilford County Schools district. The school is named after Julius Isaac Foust, a prominent educator and the third president of what is now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

Foust Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating a rigorous curriculum with supportive extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to reach their potential. By promoting a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, the school strives to empower its young learners to become productive, contributing members of the broader Greensboro community.

661

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julius I Foust Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	206
Black	303
Asian	88
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Black
303 (45.8%)
Hispanic
206 (31.2%)
Asian
88 (13.3%)
White
36 (5.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)370-8155
Website:	http://foust.gcsnc.com/pages/Foust_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 30

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Julius I Foust Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Julius I Foust Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	321	48.6%
Male	340	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)