At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
398.5
San Mateo Park Elementary: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
24.3:1 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
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about San Mateo Park Elementary
San Mateo 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 340 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (85.6%) and White (5%). English learners represent 65.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking San Mateo Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 65.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White5%
- Hispanic85.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial5%
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
Not reported as 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.
Sunnybrae Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Beach Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
LEAD Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
North Shoreview Montessori
Elementary · Grades KG–08
325 reported students
George Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students
Brewer Island Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Public schools near San Mateo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hillsborough Elementary · Hillsborough City Elementary | KG–05 | 244 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 410 | 0.8 mi |
| College Park Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 431 | 1 mi |
| McKinley Elementary Elementary · Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 541 | 1 mi |
| North Hillsborough Elementary · Hillsborough City Elementary | KG–05 | 274 | 1.1 mi |
| Baywood Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 489 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Mateo Park Elementary
What grades does San Mateo Park Elementary serve?
San Mateo 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 San Mateo Park Elementary?
San Mateo Park Elementary reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Mateo Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 340 students and 14 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 San Mateo Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Mateo Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Mateo-Foster City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of San Mateo Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% 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 San Mateo Park Elementary in?
San Mateo 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 San Mateo Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Hillsborough (0.6 mi), Washington Elementary (0.8 mi), College Park Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.