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Redwood City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,329 students in Redwood City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Redwood City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,329 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Redwood City Elementary School District, which is ranked #730 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#738 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
391 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,122 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
55%
# Black Students
46 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,364 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
21%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
43 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
361 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
745
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
653
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
623
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
682
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
695
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
711
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
740
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
724
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
756
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,441 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,701 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,441
$21,485
Spending / Student
$30,701
$19,787
Best Redwood City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Grades: 3-8
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Roy Cloud Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Orion Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Clifford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Clifford Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2402
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2402
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Selby Ln.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Henry Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2498 Massachusetts Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2223 Vera Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1010.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Tenth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1111.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Grades: K-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1212.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Midfield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,329 students.
What is the rank of Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District is ranked #730 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City Elementary School District?
65% of Redwood City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Redwood City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,701 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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