Foothill Elementary School
Tel:
(559)855-3551
- Foothill Elementary School serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (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 50% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Foothill Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Foothill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #4828 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 61% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra 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 Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) (3.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tollhouse Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 38 students
3.0 miles
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-3020 3.0 9-12 38 - Tollhouse Sierra High School Grades: 9-12 | 435 students
3.0 miles
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-8311 3.0 9-12 435 - Tollhouse Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 6 students
3.1 miles
33467 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-4347 3.1 K-8 6 - Tollhouse Oak Meadow Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 4-8
3.1 miles
33411 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559)855-6285 3.1 4-8 n/a - Auberry Pine Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 96 students
7.4 miles
45828 Auberry Rd.
Auberry, CA 93602
(559)841-2444 7.4 K-8 96
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