FOSTER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Foster City Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City school district, located in Foster City, CA with about 894 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Foster City Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Foster City Elementary School, located in the heart of Foster City, California, serves as a cornerstone of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a collaborative community environment. It serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to support both intellectual and social-emotional growth.
Beyond academics, the school prides itself on a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The campus environment is structured to encourage inclusivity and engagement, often utilizing its prime location near the waterfront to enhance the student experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Foster City Elementary utilizes modern teaching methodologies and technology to provide a supportive, high-achieving atmosphere for its students.
For more information, contact Foster City Elementary at (650) 312-7522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Foster City, CA 94404-2713
(650) 312-7522
FOSTER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Foster City, CA with about 894 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Mateo-Foster City
- Total Students:
- 894
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 894 students
- Asian
- 58.4%
- White
- 24.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.