Foothill Elementary School
- Foothill Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Foothill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Foothill Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Foothill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6503 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alvord Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Foothill Elementary School is Sunshine Special Education (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wells Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wells Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverside Wells Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 989 students
0.5 miles
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951)358-1705 0.5 6-8 989 - Riverside Arlanza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 550 students
0.6 miles
5891 Rutland Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951)358-1600 0.6 K-5 550 - Riverside Jackson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 831 students
0.8 miles
4585 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951)352-8211 0.8 K-6 831 - Riverside Sunshine Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 75 students
0.9 miles
9390 California Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951)352-8488 0.9 K-12 75 - Riverside La Granada Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 640 students
1.0 miles
10346 Keller Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951)358-1615 1.0 K-5 640
School Reviews
| 5 An excellent school with a great administration and teachers that care and love the students. - Posted by Parent - paw14 |
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