William Foster Elementary School, Garfield Heights’ largest elementary school, is home to 590 students in grades pre-K through 5. The school is in southern Garfield Heights, just south of Interstate 480. William Foster Elementary is home to highly qualified teachers. All teachers hold Bachelor’s degrees, and 73% also have Masters’ degrees.
Teachers at William Foster often take their classes outdoors to diversify the learning experience and engage learners differently. For example, science classes observe, collect and analyze plant life around the school. Students love getting their hands on nature and learning more about local ecosystems. Art classes use the medium of chalk to create expressive works on the playground surfaces. Teachers develop innovative ways to engage students through classroom demonstrations, teaching students the real-life application of lessons. At William Foster, students learn and grow into future scholars.
William Foster Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
12801 Bangor Ave,
Garfield Heights, OH
Garfield Heights City School District
School Details
Head of School
Brynn Morris
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
597:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
84.1%
White
7.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/7/2011
The school is good at teaching the kids.But if you have a problem don't ever go to Mrs.Powers or Mrs.dimarco both very rude can't talk to them they yell.It's better to go to the board of education and get your problem resolved with Dr.Dupree who will listen and get it resolved.
10/31/2010
They are great with the children!
8/12/2010
I love William Foster. This year, I will have a child in 1st, K, and pre-K. I absolutely love their peer-model program. My daughter was a peer model last year and my youngest will be one for the 2010-2011 school. My son had Mrs. Frognowski for Kindergarten. I loved her. I felt that she was tenderhea...
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List Price Range
$58K - $702K
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$137,317
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,383 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Garfield Park Reservation
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bacci Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Playground
Crudele Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Jack C. Donovan Park
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Arthur Johnston Park
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William Foster Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Garfield Heights, OH, in the Garfield Heights neighborhood, and is served by the Garfield Heights City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 674 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. William Foster Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $137,317. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garfield Heights High School, Maple Heights High School, Miles Park School, and more. Learn more about what Garfield Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Foster Elementary School.