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Redwood Elementary School

8570 Redwood Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
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Redwood Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Redwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Redwood Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
46%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
3%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.13
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Redwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Redwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Fontana Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redwood Elementary School's ranking?

Redwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?

524 students attend Redwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Redwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School?

Redwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Redwood Elementary School offer ?

Redwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Redwood Elementary School part of?

Redwood Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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