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Foster Elementary

Compton, California · Grades K to 5 · Compton Unified

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About Foster Elementary

Foster Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Compton, California. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 398 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Compton. With about 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 24.9 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 238 other schools within 5 miles. Compton Unified runs 36 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Los Angeles County.

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School facts

Address1620 North Pannes St., Compton, CA 90221
Phone(310) 898-6180
School districtCompton Unified
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)398
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)16
Students per teacher24.9
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Los Angeles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060962000982). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Foster Elementary serve?

Foster Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Foster Elementary?

Foster Elementary reported 398 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Elementary?

About 24.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 398 students and 16 teachers in federal data.

Is Foster Elementary a public or charter school?

Foster Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Foster Elementary in?

Foster Elementary is part of Compton Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/compton-unified/

Where is Foster Elementary located?

Foster Elementary is at 1620 North Pannes St., Compton, CA 90221. The phone number is (310) 898-6180.

How many other schools are near Foster Elementary?

There are 238 other schools within 5 miles of Foster Elementary in our directory.

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