Enrollment
340
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
San Mateo Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Mateo Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492005915
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Mateo Park Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Mateo Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Mateo Park Elementary ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492005915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Mateo Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Mateo Park Elementary
San Mateo Park Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Mateo, California, enrolling 340 students.
At 21.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #895.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Mateo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bayside Academy (840 students): San Mateo Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
San Mateo-Foster City also operates Bowditch Middle (929 students) and Borel Middle (903 students) alongside San Mateo Park Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Mateo Park Elementary compares
San Mateo Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$17,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, San Mateo Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Mateo-Foster City, which includes San Mateo Park Elementary.
$17,395
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
State 14.6%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Mateo Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Mateo Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Mateo Park Elementary
How many students attend San Mateo Park Elementary?
San Mateo Park Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Mateo Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Mateo Park Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 San Mateo Park Elementary?
58.2% of students at San Mateo Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Mateo Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Mateo Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Mateo Park Elementary?
San Mateo Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Mateo Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, San Mateo Park Elementary ranks #12 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.
Is San Mateo Park Elementary a good school?
San Mateo Park Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides San Mateo 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.
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