- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
College Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492005912
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492005912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
College Park Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063492005912 · San Mateo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 23.9:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
College Park Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
College Park 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
College Park Elementary
431 students
What this shows College Park Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Elementary compares
College Park 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 70.5%
Two or More 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, College Park Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 College Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park 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
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
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 21.1:1 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Elementary
How many students attend College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Park Elementary?
6.2% of students at College Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Park Elementary is Asian at 70.5% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 College Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary ranks #3 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 College Park 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.