Redwood Elementary School
Tel:
(909) 357-5740
- Redwood Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Redwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Redwood Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Redwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #5292 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Redwood Elementary School is Fontana High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sequoia Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Almond Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Almond Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 524 students
0.7 miles
8172 Almond Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5130 0.7 K-6 524 - Fontana Beech Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 775 students
1.1 miles
9206 Beech Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5060 1.1 K-6 775 - Fontana East Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
1.2 miles
14250 E. Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 823-5696 1.2 K-5 576 - Fontana Hemlock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 416 students
1.2 miles
15080 Miller Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5470 1.2 K-5 416 - Fontana Live Oak Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
1.2 miles
9522 Live Oak Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5640 1.2 K-6 559
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