JAMES FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Foster Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Saugus Union school district, located in Saugus, CA with about 590 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, James Foster Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

James Foster Elementary is a public school located in Saugus, California, and is part of the Saugus Union School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become collaborative and critical thinkers as they prepare for higher levels of education.

As a member of the Saugus Union School District, James Foster Elementary benefits from a robust curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with modern educational technology. The school typically maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, organizing various events and programs to support student success. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that helps every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact James Foster Elementary at (661) 294-5355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22500 Pamplico Dr.
Saugus, CA 91350-3667
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JAMES FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Saugus, CA with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Saugus Union
Total Students:
590
Teachers:
22
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 590 students

White
58.3%
Hispanic/Latino
27.8%
Asian
7.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.