Foothills Christian Elementary School in Lakeside, CA serves 262 students in grades K through 5 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 33:1, supported by 8 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the African Methodist Episcopal denomination, the school offers a faith–based elementary education.
Approximately 3.57% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting part of the school's demographic composition.
Foothills Christian Elementary is located near other private elementary options in Lakeside with varying enrollment sizes and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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