Foster City Elementary

461 Beach Park Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

fostercity.smfcsd.net

699 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

699

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	74
Black	2
Asian	401
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
401 (57.4 %)
White
133 (19.0 %)
Two or More
83 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
74 (10.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7522
Website:	http://fostercity.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 105