How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Foster City Elementary | North Shoreview Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Foster City, CA | San Mateo, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 624 | 325 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.0% | 12.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Foster City Elementary | North Shoreview Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,374 | $22,374 |
| District | San Mateo-Foster City | San Mateo-Foster City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Foster City Elementary | North Shoreview Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.1% | 31.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 59.9% | 28.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 11.2% | 16.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Foster City Elementary | North Shoreview Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 624:1 | 650:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 7.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.