Foothill Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Foothill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
#3962 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
33%
40-44%
47%
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill Elementary School's ranking?
Foothill Elementary School is ranked #3962 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Elementary School?
197 students attend Foothill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Foothill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Elementary School?
Foothill Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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-6
What school district is Foothill Elementary School part of?
Foothill Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.

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