Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Redwood Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Redwood Shores Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Redwood Shores Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Shores Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Redwood Shores Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Redwood Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandpiper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Redwood Shores Elementary School?
374 students attend Redwood Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Redwood Shores Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Shores Elementary School?
Redwood Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Redwood Shores Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Redwood Shores Elementary School part of?
Redwood Shores Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Redwood Shores Elementary School located?
Redwood Shores Elementary School is located in the Redwood Shores neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Redwood Shores.
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