E. P. Foster Elementary: Ventura School &amp; Student Data (2026 List)

About E. P. Foster Elementary

E. P. Foster Elementary sits at 201 West Main Street in the Westside neighborhood. It serves grades K-5 with 385 students currently enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 26:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 27%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. The environment is set up to give local families a safe and community-oriented place to be. The campus is a stable base for the neighborhood around it and encourages a sense of shared responsibility. Staff members work hard to make the school a welcoming place where students can ask for help without feeling embarrassed. The school environment is defined by a steady pace of learning and a focus on keeping students safe. Daily operations are done with the goal of including everyone and making sure all students are healthy. This school has a professional standard that makes sure students are ready to do schoolwork. Prices for homes range from $590,000 to $850,000. People in the community like the school because it cares about the community and gives each student a lot of individual attention. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.

12

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

308

Total Students

$101830

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.49%

Asian 0.97%

Hispanic 90.26%

Black 0.32%

Two+ Races 1.62%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

6.49%

Asian

0.97%

Hispanic

90.26%

Black

0.32%

Two+ Races

1.62%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308

47.08%

145 Female

52.92%

163 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

E. P. Foster Elementary Contact Information

Address

20 Pleasant Pl., Ventura, CA, 93001

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Phone

(805) 641-5420

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Website

http://www.venturausd.org/epfoster.htm

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Food Share of Ventura County and E. P. Foster Elementary School have teamed up to start a monthly Food Pantry to help families get healthy food. The OCEAN Afterschool Program at the school is a very important way for kids to connect with their parents and teachers. More than 130 students get help with their schoolwork and sports from it. Jumpstart Preschool sessions also take place on campus. These sessions help local toddlers get a good start on their early learning.

FAQ

Q1. How do volunteers get cleared to work at E. P. Foster Elementary?

Ans. People who want to volunteer must go to the district office and get a Live Scan background check and a negative TB test result.

Q2. Is there a dual language immersion track at E. P. Foster Elementary?

Ans. E. P. Foster is not a dual immersion site, but it does offer strong support for all students who want to improve their English language skills.

Q3. Does E. P. Foster Elementary have counseling services that are specific to certain needs?

Ans. During school hours, students can talk to school-based counselors who help with social and emotional health and resolving conflicts.

Q4. What do families need to do to get to the E. P. Foster Elementary food pantry?

Ans. Food Share of Ventura County runs the monthly food pantry with the help of local families.

Q5. Is there a special "drop-off zone" for parents at E. P. Foster Elementary?

Ans. To make sure that students can safely cross the street in the morning, parents must follow the traffic safety pattern on West Main Street.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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