Sunnybrae Elementary School

1031 S. Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunnybrae Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnybrae Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7119 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunnybrae Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunnybrae Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunnybrae Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunnybrae Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnybrae Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is ranked #7119 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School?
368 students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sunnybrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary School offer ?
Sunnybrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnybrae Elementary School part of?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnybrae Elementary School located?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is located in the Central San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Central San Mateo.

School Reviews

1   4/29/2020
My child doesn't want to go to her classroom said teacher not helping on school work and very mean when asking for help on class work and teacher not on time to open classroom. When the rest of the classroom is open on time.
- Posted by Teacher - Robin york
2   9/23/2014
The school is ok but my brother has been going there and all the years he had to go to summer school even if he has good grades and the teachers don't even teach they just talk and they don't learn.
- Posted by Parent - heman

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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