Foothill Elementary School

13919 Lynde Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Foothill Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Foothill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#60 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
54%
12%
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Hispanic
6%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
23%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Foothill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill Elementary School often compared to?
Foothill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonaut Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Elementary School?
280 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Foothill Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Elementary School?
Foothill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Elementary School offer ?
Foothill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foothill Elementary School part of?
Foothill Elementary School is part of Saratoga Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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