Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster Traditional Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foster Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Foster Traditional Academy's student population of 468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foster Traditional Academy 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 Traditional Academy is 0.13, 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
#1254 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
93%
11%
White
1%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster Traditional Academy's ranking?
Foster Traditional Academy is ranked #1254 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Foster Traditional Academy often compared to?
Foster Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Foster Traditional Academy?
468 students attend Foster Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Foster Traditional Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Traditional Academy?
Foster Traditional Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foster Traditional Academy offer ?
Foster Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Foster Traditional Academy part of?
Foster Traditional Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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