Portola Elementary

www.sbpsd.org/portola

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Portola Elementary School, located in San Bruno, California, is part of the San Bruno Park School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the holistic development of every child.

As a community-focused institution, Portola Elementary places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader San Bruno community. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, think critically, and develop as responsible citizens. With its emphasis on innovative teaching practices and a commitment to high standards, Portola strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond.

258

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portola Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	46
Black	2
Asian	146
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
146 (56.6 %)
Two or More
57 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (17.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.3 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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 Bruno Park Elementary
Phone:	(650)624-3175
Website:	http://www.sbpsd.org/portola
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 1