Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Redwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Redwood Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
30%
47%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Elementary School's ranking?
Redwood Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Redwood Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bovina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?
386 students attend Redwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Redwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Redwood Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Redwood Elementary School part of?
Redwood Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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