Foothill Elementary

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Foothill Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the prestigious Saratoga Union School District in Saratoga, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It consistently performs at an elite level on state standardized assessments, reflecting the district’s emphasis on rigorous curriculum, critical thinking, and personalized instruction.

Beyond academics, Foothill Elementary places a significant focus on the "whole child," offering a variety of enrichment programs that include music, art, and physical education. The school benefits from an exceptionally active and engaged parent community, which provides robust support for school events, extracurricular activities, and modern classroom resources. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, the school provides a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school within the Saratoga community.

278

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	18
Black	2
Asian	168
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
168 (60.4%)
White
47 (16.9%)
Two or More
42 (15.1%)
Hispanic
18 (6.5%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Saratoga Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)867-4036
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 61

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52