Foster Elementary School, the fifth elementary school building built in Mt. Lebanon, opened in 1941 with fewer than 100 students. Two decades later, neighborhood growth had increased enrollment to almost 500 students in grades K-6. In 1966, a large addition to the school brought Foster School to its current size. Foster was renovated in 2003 and now serves over 270 students in grades K-5. School and community partnerships are a hallmark of Foster, exemplified by the number of lunchtime clubs available to students staffed by parents and community volunteers, the annual Foster Family Picnic and Read-A-Thon as well as the countless program and activities that are provided by the school’s PTA. At Foster Elementary School the students and staff live and learn by their motto, “We are kind, courteous and respectful!”
https://foster.mtlsd.org/
Foster Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
700 Vermont Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA
Mt. Lebanon School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
75%
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Math Proficiency
79%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
21
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Full Time Teachers
21
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
43.8%
State Average
16.6%
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Science
66.7%
State Average
29.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
253:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.9%
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Female
44.1%
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White
80.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
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Two or more races
6.3%
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Hispanic
3.1%
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Black
1.7%
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School Rankings
#20
Best Public ES Teachers in Pennsylvania
#27
Best Public ES in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2021
Principal Ramsey is an excellent educator and leader. My two children with learning differences excelled with the support provided here, going from having reading difficulties to testing in the 90th percentile. Mrs. Phillips is incredible as well.Unfortunately all that support disappears when you ge...
3/24/2017
This school has a caring and dedicated staff that makes learning fun and school enjoyable! The curriculum is great and teachers that my daughter has had have been wonderful. It is a small neighborhood school with a dedicated PTA and principal. We moved in to the district when my daughter started 2nd...
2/25/2017
We moved to the neighborhood for the school and have never been disappointed. The principal is especially fantastic. His competency trickles down to the teachers and staff. Great little school.
3/12/2014
The teaching staff will need courses on behavioral management. Foster was built on excellence and the younger teachers entering this school need to keep those standards high.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$495,144
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,924 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Rockwood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Williamsburg Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Church Place Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Mt. Lebanon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Iroquois Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Bird Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Meadowcroft Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pickleball
Beggs Snyder Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Robb Hollow Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Foster Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pittsburgh, PA, in the Mount Lebanon neighborhood, and is served by the Mt. Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Foster Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $495,144. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt Lebanon Senior High School, Upper St. Clair High School, Hillcrest Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foster Elementary School.