Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Mateo Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Mateo Park Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
San Mateo Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Mateo Park Elementary School is 0.31, which is less 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
#7689 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Mateo Park Elementary School's ranking?
San Mateo Park Elementary School is ranked #7689 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Mateo Park Elementary School?
326 students attend San Mateo Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of San Mateo Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Mateo Park Elementary School?
San Mateo Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Mateo Park Elementary School offer ?
San Mateo Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Mateo Park Elementary School part of?
San Mateo Park Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
In what neighborhood is San Mateo Park Elementary School located?
San Mateo Park Elementary School is located in the San Mateo Park neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
School Reviews
5 5/16/2011
San Mateo Park School is a school that makes a difference. We certainly could afford a private school, but we couldn't find a school that offered a more dedicated team of teachers, a talented (commanding yet very connected) principal, a superior math and science curriculum (with teams that compete successfully in local and state competitions); math, science, international and just plain fun school events; and a widely diverse group of dedicated students, teachers and parents. My kindergartner taught me that egg laying animals are called oviporous which she learned in this learning segment on ducks. The K classes have incubators and are leaning all about a duck's lifecycle. This is a great school for my daughter!
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