Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Park 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 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beach Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Beach Park Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 302% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Beach Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Park Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Park Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Park Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beach Park Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster City 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 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beach Park Elementary School?
286 students attend Beach Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Beach Park Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beach Park Elementary School?
Beach Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beach Park Elementary School offer ?
Beach Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beach Park Elementary School part of?
Beach Park Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
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