James Foster Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saugus, California 91350 · Saugus Union
#1615 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#21248 of 50,301 nationally
About James Foster Elementary
James Foster Elementary is a public elementary located in Saugus, in the Saugus Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 508 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1615th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 508.
There are 8 schools in Saugus; James Foster Elementary ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)29.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Foster Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 29.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Foster Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
666 students · 1.3 km away
Arroyo Seco Junior High
Valencia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students · 1.3 km away
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students · 1.4 km away
North Park Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students · 1.6 km away
Rosedell Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
660 students · 2.1 km away
Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy
Saugus · Public other
· 2.3 km away
Mountainview Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students · 2.4 km away
Emblem Academy
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students · 2.4 km away
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students · 2.7 km away
Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,138 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Ronald Reagan Elementary
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508 students
Foothill Oaks Elementary
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508 students
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Chowchilla · Public elementary · Grades K–2
508 students
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Foster Elementary a good school?
James Foster Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1615 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Foster Elementary rank in California?
James Foster Elementary ranks #1615 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #21248 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Foster Elementary?
James Foster Elementary had 508 students in 2025.
Is James Foster Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Foster Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Foster Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Foster Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.