Redwood Elementary School
Tel:
(661)746-8650
- Redwood Elementary School serves 923 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Redwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Redwood Elementary School's student population of 923 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Redwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.06, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8941 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Redwood Elementary School is Central Valley High (Continuation School) (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Richland Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Golden Oak Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shafter Golden Oak Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 926 students
0.3 miles
190 S. Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661)746-8670 0.3 K-6 926 - Shafter Richland Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 780 students
0.4 miles
331 Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661)746-8630 0.4 7-8 780 - Shafter Central Valley High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 81 students
0.6 miles
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661)746-4281 0.6 9-12 81 - Shafter Shafter High School Grades: 9-12 | 1574 students
0.6 miles
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661)746-4961 0.6 9-12 1574 - Shafter Sequoia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 837 students
1.0 miles
500 E. Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661)746-8740 1.0 K-6 837
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