Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District

2960 Hallmark Dr.
Belmont, CA 94002-2943
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,964 students in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District are Central Elementary School, Ralston Intermediate and Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,964 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked #42 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#38 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,433 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
36%
12%
# Hispanic Students
505 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
56%
# Black Students
49 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,230 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
709 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
458
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
434
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
388
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
442
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
442
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
482
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
474
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$58 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,523
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,521
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Intermediate
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Sandpiper Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 631-5510
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Cipriani Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2525 Buena Vista
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Redwood Shores Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Shearwater Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-8060
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Nesbit Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Grades: K-8
| 596 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,964 students.
What is the rank of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District is ranked #42 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
36% of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 3,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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