Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sandpiper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Sandpiper 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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Sandpiper Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Sandpiper Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandpiper Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#596 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Sandpiper Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sandpiper Elementary School often compared to?
Sandpiper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Shores Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sandpiper Elementary School?
529 students attend Sandpiper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sandpiper Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandpiper Elementary School?
Sandpiper Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sandpiper Elementary School offer ?
Sandpiper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sandpiper Elementary School part of?
Sandpiper Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandpiper Elementary School located?
Sandpiper 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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