Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foster Dual Language Pk-8's student population of 435 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Dual Language Pk-8's ranking?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is ranked #1422 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
435 students attend Foster Dual Language Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Foster Dual Language Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Dual Language Pk-8?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foster Dual Language Pk-8 offer ?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Foster Dual Language Pk-8 part of?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Foster Dual Language Pk-8 located?
Foster Dual Language Pk-8 is located in the I 70 Corridor neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
I am so proud to work at this school. We are now an option-only school and it is so great to see students in the 50/50 Model.
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