Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foster City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Foster City Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foster City Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster City Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
11%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foster City Elementary School's ranking?
Foster City Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foster City Elementary School often compared to?
Foster City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewer Island Elementary School, Beach Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foster City Elementary School?
699 students attend Foster City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Foster City Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster City Elementary School?
Foster City Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foster City Elementary School offer ?
Foster City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foster City Elementary School part of?
Foster City Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
School Reviews
2 2/9/2009
The children memorize year after year instead of learning concepts and how to apply them. No thinking going on.
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