At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
398.5
College Park Elementary: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about College Park Elementary
College Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Mateo. It is one of 22 current school records connected to San Mateo-Foster City. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (70.5%) and multiracial (20.4%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking College Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black0%
- Asian70.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Mateo-Foster City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–07
418 reported students
Parkside Montessori
Elementary · Grades KG–08
418 reported students
Audubon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Laurel Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Highlands Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Baywood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Public schools near College Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shoreview Montessori Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–08 | 325 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 410 | 0.8 mi |
| San Mateo Park Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 340 | 1 mi |
| South Hillsborough Elementary · Hillsborough City Elementary | KG–05 | 244 | 1.1 mi |
| Sunnybrae Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 346 | 1.3 mi |
| LEAD Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 349 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about College Park Elementary
What grades does College Park Elementary serve?
College Park Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Mateo-Foster City.
How many students attend College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 436 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at College Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 431 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is College Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
College Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of College Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is College Park Elementary in?
College Park Elementary is part of San Mateo-Foster City, based in Foster City, CA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near College Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Shoreview Montessori (0.6 mi), Washington Elementary (0.8 mi), San Mateo Park Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.