- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
Beresford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beresford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492007781
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beresford Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beresford Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492007781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Beresford Elementary shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063492007781 · San Mateo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 16.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
Beresford Elementary shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Beresford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowditch Middl
Bowditch Middle
929 students
- Borel Middle
Borel Middle
903 students
- Bayside Academ
Bayside Academy
840 students
- Abbott Middle
Abbott Middle
721 students
- Foster City El
Foster City Elementary
624 students
- This school 218
Beresford Elementary
218 students
What this shows Beresford Elementary reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beresford Elementary compares
Beresford Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 19.3%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Beresford Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Mateo-Foster City reports $19,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beresford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beresford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in San Mateo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bayside Academy
Standard public school
840 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Baywood Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 students per teacher
Parkside Montessori
Standard public school
418 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beresford Elementary
How many students attend Beresford Elementary?
Beresford Elementary has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beresford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beresford Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beresford Elementary?
37.8% of students at Beresford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beresford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beresford Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beresford Elementary?
Beresford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beresford Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Mateo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides Beresford Elementary, San Mateo-Foster City also operates Bowditch Middle (929 students), Borel Middle (903 students), and Bayside Academy (840 students). See the San Mateo-Foster City district page for the complete list.