Brewer Island Elementary

1151 Polynesia Dr.
Foster City, CA 94404

brewer-island.smfcsd.net

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brewer Island Elementary School, located in the waterfront community of Foster City, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school serves a diverse population of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, fostering both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that supports student success. Its location in Foster City allows for a unique school climate that prioritizes innovation and global awareness. With a focus on preparing students for future educational endeavors, Brewer Island Elementary maintains high standards for instruction, supported by a dedicated faculty committed to meeting the individual needs of every child within their care.

306

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brewer Island Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	62
Black	4
Asian	154
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
154 (50.3%)
Hispanic
62 (20.3%)
Two or More
42 (13.7%)
White
41 (13.4%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7532
Website:	http://brewer-island.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brewer Island Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brewer Island Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	46.4%
Male	164	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)