LEAD Elementary

lead.smfcsd.net/

349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

LEAD Elementary School, located in the San Mateo-Foster City School District, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a community-oriented environment, prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its students alongside rigorous academic standards. With a commitment to inclusivity, LEAD focuses on creating a safe and supportive campus where students are encouraged to become active learners and collaborative problem solvers.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for integrating modern educational strategies to prepare students for the future. The staff at LEAD works closely with families to maintain open communication, ensuring that each child receives personalized support. By leveraging its location in San Mateo, the school aims to connect classroom learning with the surrounding community, helping students build both the character and the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

349

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAD Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	256
Asian	22
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
256 (73.4%)
Two or More
29 (8.3%)
Asian
22 (6.3%)
White
21 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
20 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)312-7550
Website:	http://lead.smfcsd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 83

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEAD Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEAD Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	42.1%
Male	202	57.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)