- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga, CA
Foothill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063591006149
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Saratoga · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, CA.
School address
District: Saratoga Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063591006149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Foothill Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063591006149 · Saratoga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 17.4:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Middle (709 students)
Foothill Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
709 students
- Argonaut Eleme
Argonaut Elementary
367 students
- Saratoga Eleme
Saratoga Elementary
297 students
- This school 278
Foothill Elementary
278 students
What this shows Foothill Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Elementary compares
Foothill 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.4%
White 16.9%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Foothill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Saratoga Union Elementary reports $23,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argonaut Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saratoga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Saratoga
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Lane Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Hills Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Argonaut Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Saratoga Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill Elementary
How many students attend Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Foothill Elementary?
5.0% of students at Foothill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Elementary is Asian at 60.4% of enrollment, in Saratoga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Elementary?
Foothill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Foothill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saratoga?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga on the city page.
What other schools are in Saratoga Union Elementary?
Besides Foothill Elementary, Saratoga Union Elementary also operates Redwood Middle (709 students), Argonaut Elementary (367 students), and Saratoga Elementary (297 students). See the Saratoga Union Elementary district page for the complete list.