School Overview
Foster Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Riesel, Texas, serving as part of the Riesel Independent School District. Situated at 200 N Williams St, the school functions as a community-centered learning environment dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local area. By operating under the umbrella of the Riesel ISD, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, social development, and preparation for future middle and high school success within a small-town atmosphere.

As a core component of the Riesel community, Foster Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive educational climate tailored to its students' needs. The school’s integration into the district’s broader mission ensures that students have access to the resources and curriculum standards established by the state, while benefiting from the personalized attention often found in smaller school districts. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or faculty information can typically find those details on the district’s official website at http://www.rieselisd.org.
355
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTER EL
Demographic Student Count
White240
Hispanic84
Black14
Asian1
Two or More16
  • White
    240 (67.6%)
  • Hispanic
    84 (23.7%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5%)
  • Black
    14 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RIESEL ISD
Phone: (254)896-2297
Website: http://www.rieselisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOSTER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten43
Grade 136
Grade 237
Grade 349
Grade 448
Grade 544
Grade 650
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOSTER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16847.3%
Male18752.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)