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San Mateo Park Elementary

161 Clark Dr., San Mateo, CA, 94402

About San Mateo Park Elementary

San Mateo Park Elementary is a public elementary school in San Mateo that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school has about 400 to 500 students and teaches kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. San Mateo Park Elementary has about 20 students for every teacher, which is about the same as many other public schools in California. The school teaches English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies according to California's academic standards. San Mateo Park Elementary focuses on helping students learn by building their basic skills, structuring their classroom instruction, and giving them targeted academic help. About 22% of students are good at math and 17% are good at reading and writing. The district manages the money that goes to student services and instructional programs. Families researching options, including the best elementary school in California , often compare schools like San Mateo Park Elementary based on academic progress and support systems.

San Mateo Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

161 Clark Dr., San Mateo, CA, 94402

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Phone

(650) 312-7577

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 17% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
326
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4302 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at San Mateo Park Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 6.13%
Asian 2.76%
Hispanic 82.82%
Black 1.23%
Two+ Races 5.83%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.13%
Asian
2.76%
Hispanic
82.82%
Black
1.23%
Two+ Races
5.83%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 326
49.69%
162 Female
50%
163 Male

Student Population

326 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

326 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

San Mateo Park Elementary is getting a lot of attention for how much it cares about its students' growth and academic engagement. Students are very involved and confident, and family involvement helps keep the school culture friendly and welcoming, where students feel motivated, encouraged, and ready to succeed.

FAQ

Q1. Does San Mateo Park Elementary have after-school care?

Ans. District-approved providers or community partners may offer after-school care and enrichment programs.

Q2. Are there services to help English learners?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for English learners to help them improve their language and academic skills.

Q3. Does the school have a group for parents?

Ans. Parents can join groups or volunteer programs that help with school events and activities.

Q4. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school offers counseling, academic help, and special education support when needed.

Q5. What does the school do to keep the campus safe?

Ans. San Mateo Park Elementary follows the district's safety rules, which include checking in visitors and doing safety drills on a regular basis.

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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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