At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
398.5
Sunnybrae Elementary: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
19.2:1 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
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Sunnybrae Elementary
Sunnybrae 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 346 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, below 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 (75.7%) and Asian (7.5%). English learners represent 61.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunnybrae Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 61.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- 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
- White6.1%
- Hispanic75.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.2%
- Multiracial6.9%
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.
Beach Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
LEAD Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
San Mateo Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
North Shoreview Montessori
Elementary · Grades KG–08
325 reported students
George Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students
Highlands Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Public schools near Sunnybrae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 349 | 0.8 mi |
| Parkside Montessori Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–08 | 418 | 0.9 mi |
| North Shoreview Montessori Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–08 | 325 | 1 mi |
| Bayside Academy Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–08 | 840 | 1 mi |
| Fiesta Gardens International Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–07 | 418 | 1 mi |
| Baywood Elementary Elementary · San Mateo-Foster City | KG–05 | 489 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunnybrae Elementary
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary serve?
Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae Elementary?
Sunnybrae Elementary reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 346 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 Sunnybrae Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.1% 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 Sunnybrae Elementary in?
Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LEAD Elementary (0.8 mi), Parkside Montessori (0.9 mi), North Shoreview Montessori (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.