Redwood City Elementary School District

750 Bradford St.
Redwood City, CA 94063-1727
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,313 students in Redwood City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Redwood City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,313 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Redwood City Elementary School District, which is ranked #737 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#684 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
45%
47%
30%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
21%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,500 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,778 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,500
$19,974
Spending / Student
$30,778
$18,396

Best Redwood City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Gr: 3-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Roy Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Orion Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Avenue Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Clifford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Clifford Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2402
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2498 Massachusetts Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Selby Ln.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Vera Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Tenth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,313 students.
What is the rank of Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District is ranked #737 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City Elementary School District?
64% of Redwood City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redwood City Elementary School District?
Redwood City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Redwood City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,778 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 6,313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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