Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Gill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
61%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Gill Elementary School?
275 students attend John Gill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Gill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Gill Elementary School?
John Gill Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Gill Elementary School offer ?
John Gill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Gill Elementary School part of?
John Gill Elementary School is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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