Foster El
Riesel, TX · Riesel ISD · Grades PK-6
596th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
Foster El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Foster El 596th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Foster El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 177 students tested
Foster El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 69.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 22.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Foster El
Typical home value $262K in zip 76682 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Foster El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Hallsburg SchoolHallsburg ISD · 4.7 mi away4,057th of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 7Mart ElMart ISD · 7.1 mi away1,675th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 2Marlin ElMarlin ISD · 11.6 mi away3,915th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 34% - 8Robinson ElRobinson ISD · 12.2 mi away976th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 57% - –Robinson PriRobinson ISD · 12.2 mi away
- 1South Waco ElWaco ISD · 12.5 mi away4,391st of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 5% - –La Vega Pri Phil Bancale CampusLa Vega ISD · 13.1 mi away
- 1Alta Vista ElWaco ISD · 13.2 mi away · charter4,216th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Foster El in?
Foster El is part of the Riesel ISD district in Riesel, Texas.
Is Foster El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foster El 596th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Foster El?
White 69%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 5%, Black 2% (327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foster El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76682 is $262K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.