Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redwood Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Elementary School's ranking?
Redwood Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Redwood Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?
440 students attend Redwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Redwood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Redwood Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Redwood Elementary School part of?
Redwood Elementary School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.
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