- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fiesta Gardens International Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492002791
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fiesta Gardens International Elementary ranks #1 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492002791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063492002791 · San Mateo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 22:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fiesta Gardens International 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
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
418 students
What this shows Fiesta Gardens International Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fiesta Gardens International Elementary compares
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
White 12.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is less mixed than 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 Fiesta Gardens International Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fiesta Gardens International 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
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
How many students attend Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
41.2% of students at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fiesta Gardens International Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, Fiesta Gardens International Elementary ranks #1 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 Fiesta Gardens International 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.