SAN MATEO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

San Mateo Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City school district, located in San Mateo, CA with about 386 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, San Mateo Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

San Mateo Park Elementary School, located in the residential San Mateo Park neighborhood, serves as a community-centered institution within the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment for students in the elementary grade levels. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The campus culture at San Mateo Park is characterized by a strong emphasis on family involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. With a dedicated staff and a supportive parent-teacher organization, the school provides various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that supplement standard classroom instruction. For families residing in the San Mateo area, the school represents a stable, community-oriented learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence alongside the cultivation of character and citizenship.

For more information, contact San Mateo Park Elementary at (650) 312-7577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.