Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School Profile (2026 List)

About Fiesta Gardens International Elementary

Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is a public elementary school in San Mateo. It is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. There are between 400 and 500 students at the school, and it teaches kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. The number of students in each class at Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is about the same as in many public schools in California. There are about 22 students for every teacher. The school meets California's standards for English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. At Fiesta Gardens International Elementary, kids learn about other cultures and what's going on in the world. It makes a space that is friendly and shows how different the people of San Mateo are. About 35% of students are good at math, and 35% are good at reading and writing. Families who are looking at their options, like the best elementary school in California, often choose Fiesta Gardens International Elementary because it does so well. In general, it shows a commitment to education that includes everyone and gives students chances to keep learning.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%

Reading 35%

State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 35% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

412

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.17%

Asian 0.49%

Hispanic 82.77%

Black 0.24%

Two+ Races 5.1%

Native Am. 0%

White

11.17%

Asian

0.49%

Hispanic

82.77%

Black

0.24%

Two+ Races

5.1%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 412

50.24%

207 Female

49.76%

205 Male

Student Population

412 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Fiesta Gardens International Elementary Contact Information

Address

1001 Bermuda Dr., San Mateo, CA, 94403

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Phone

(650) 312-7737

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Website

http://fiesta-gardens.smfcsd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is getting a lot of attention for its diverse, global learning environment. Recent activities in the classroom have focused on helping students learn more than one language, work together, and learn about other cultures. Students are very involved and making steady progress in their studies.

FAQ

Q1. Does Fiesta Gardens International Elementary have programs for students who speak two languages?

Ans. The school helps students from different backgrounds and may offer language support services to multilingual students based on what the district has to offer.

Q2. Is there a place on campus for after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, there may be after-school care and enrichment programs available through partnerships with the district or community providers.

Q3. What can parents do to stay involved in school?

Ans. Parents can get involved all year long by volunteering, joining parent groups, and going to school events.

Q4. Does the school offer services for special education?

Ans. Yes, according to district rules, there are special education programs and individualized support services available.

Q5. What kinds of help are available for students?

Ans. To help students, the school might offer counseling, academic help, and help for English learners.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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