Fiesta Gardens International Elementary vs Foster City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Foster City Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
| Measure | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo, California | Foster City Elementary Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3187 of 5,693 | #153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37480 of 50,301 | #3735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 84% |
| city | San Mateo | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 31.6).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 32%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 38%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 56%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.0).
- •Foster City Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 418.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fiesta Gardens International Elementary better than Foster City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster City Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and Foster City Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary: 418. Foster City Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and Foster City Elementary rank in California?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is 3187th of 5,693 and Foster City Elementary is 153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).