Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foster Heights Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foster Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster Heights Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Foster Heights Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Foster Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Foster Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bardstown Primary School, Bardstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Foster Heights Elementary School?
624 students attend Foster Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Foster Heights Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Heights Elementary School?
Foster Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foster Heights Elementary School offer ?
Foster Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Foster Heights Elementary School part of?
Foster Heights Elementary School is part of Nelson County School District.
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