Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foust Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foust Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Foust Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Foust 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 Foust Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#661 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
10%
Black
17%
11%
White
39%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Foust Elementary School's ranking?
Foust Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Foust Elementary School often compared to?
Foust Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Parrish Elementary School, Cravens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Foust Elementary School?
412 students attend Foust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Foust Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foust Elementary School?
Foust Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foust Elementary School offer ?
Foust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Foust Elementary School part of?
Foust Elementary School is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
This school is a great school overall, the staff are really caring, it is just when I was there they did not help me as much as they should. Foust made me feel welcome when I came in the middle of the year. the teachers are not just there to teach you they like to have a lot of fun as well.
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