Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Foster City Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster City Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foster City Elementary School?
699 students attend Foster City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Foster City Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster City Elementary School?
Foster City Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foster City Elementary School offer ?
Foster City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foster City Elementary School part of?
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