San Mateo-Foster City

Located at 1170 Chess Drive in Foster City, California, the San Mateo-Foster City school district is an open, traditional public school system serving elementary and middle school families within a midsize city environment in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area. Functioning as a non-charter district, it operates 22 public schools that span Kindergarten through 8th grade, serving as a vital educational cornerstone for the local community. With a total enrollment of 9,926 students—ranging from 1,425 kindergarteners to comprehensive cohorts in grades 1 through 8—the district offers a structured academic pathway designed to guide students through their foundational years of schooling before high school.

The district serves a diverse population composed of 4,107 Hispanic, 2,791 Asian, 1,621 White, 1,125 multiracial, 196 Pacific Islander, 72 Black, and 12 American Indian students, alongside a balanced gender distribution of 5,162 male and 4,762 female learners. To foster an enriching learning environment across its campuses, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling approximately 1,923 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 945 dedicated classroom teachers, 141 instructional aides, and more than 835 specialized support personnel, offering strong student-to-staff capacity. For families and researchers seeking additional information, the district maintains active community engagement through its headquarters and official website at smfcsd.net.