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James Foster Elementary

Saugus Union · Los Angeles County · 22500 Pamplico Drive, Saugus, CA 91350-3667

(661) 294-5355 · www.saugususd.org

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8/10
#1288
Rank 1288 out of 5,722
Top 22%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1353 · 76th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1324 · 77th percentile
Science8/10 · #1219 · 78th percentile

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School Overview

James Foster Elementary sits in the Santa Clarita Valley, where Saugus offers that sweet spot of suburban comfort with easy access to hiking trails, good weather, and a strong sense of community pride. Families who land here tend to be invested in their kids' education, and it shows — Foster consistently performs well above average across English, math, and science, making it a reliable choice in an already solid district. It's a good fit for families looking for a neighborhood school with real academic substance, without the pressure-cooker feel of more intensely competitive environments.

Student Demographics

308 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
134 (44%)
Hispanic
117 (38%)
Multiple Races
20 (6%)
Filipino
18 (6%)
African American
9 (3%)
Asian
7 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged122 (40%)
Students with Disabilities69 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

508
Enrollment
19.8
Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3060 · 49th percentile

114 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found