James Foster Elementary
Saugus, CA · Saugus Union
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
1,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▲ Improving
22500 Pamplico Dr., Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355Official website ↗NCES ID 063597009637Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Foster Elementary 1,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 76th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 312 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 475 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1989, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 44.0% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 36.6% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 8.6% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 8.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1989. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $817K in zip 91350 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James Foster Elementary in?
James Foster Elementary is part of the Saugus Union district in Saugus, California.
Is James Foster Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Foster Elementary 1,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Foster Elementary?
White 44%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 8% (475 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Foster Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91350 is $817K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.