Foster Elementary School

700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Foster Elementary School's student population of 304 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026

School Rankings

Foster Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#57 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
38%
85-89%
55%
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Foster Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elroy Avenue Elementary School, Howe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Foster Elementary School?
304 students attend Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Foster Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foster Elementary School?
Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Foster Elementary School offer ?
Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Foster Elementary School part of?
Foster Elementary School is part of MT Lebanon School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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