Foothill Oak Elementary

Foothill Oak Elementary is 1370 Oak Drive in Vista's Foothill neighborhood. Currently, 457 students are enrolled in this public school, which serves students from transitional kindergarten to fifth grade. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is in line with the standards set by the local district. According to academic performance data, only 10% of students are good at math and 25% are good at reading. 49% of the students on campus are women and 51% are men. A strong commitment to making the school a safe and welcoming place for all of its different students defines the school environment. Teachers at this school work on basic reading and writing skills while making sure that every child feels like they belong on campus. The building is set up to help students learn together and get help from teachers all day long. It is still a main hub for families in the area around it. The average price of a home in the area is between $610,000 and $850,000. Parents often give feedback saying how much they appreciate how caring the staff is and how hard they work to make sure students are safe. This school is working hard to become one ofthe best elementary schools in California.

Foothill Oak Elementary is currently operating under the 2025-2026 VUSD master schedule, featuring early release Mondays to allow for staff professional development. The school is hosting community meetings in early 2026 to discuss site-specific safety improvements and the implementation of the "Capturing Kids' Hearts" program. Enrollment for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is set to open in March 2026 for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students.

Q1. Is Foothill Oak Elementary recognized as a community school within the Vista Unified district?

Ans. Yes, this school is a designated community school providing integrated family, health, and comprehensive developmental services.

Q2. Does Foothill Oak Elementary participate in the "Leader in Me" education framework?

Ans. The school is currently in its ninth year of implementation as a recognized Leader in Me Lighthouse site.

Q3. Are there age requirements for new students entering kindergarten at Foothill Oak Elementary?

Ans. Children must have a birthdate between September 2, 2019, and September 1, 2020, to enroll for 2025-2026.

Q4. Does Foothill Oak Elementary offer free breakfast and lunch to all of its enrolled students?

Ans. Every student at this campus receives daily breakfast and lunch at no cost through district nutrition programs.

Q5. Can parents use a mobile application to receive updates from Foothill Oak Elementary?

Ans. Families are encouraged to download the ParentSquare mobile app to stay current with all school-wide communications.