Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Redwood Elementary School serves the west part of Grants Pass, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redwood Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Elementary School's ranking?
Redwood Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Redwood Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?
443 students attend Redwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Redwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Redwood Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Redwood Elementary School part of?
Redwood Elementary School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.
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