Redwood Shores Elementary School

225 Shearwater Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Redwood Shores Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Redwood Shores Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Shores Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#256 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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72%
34%
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73%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Redwood Shores Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redwood Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Redwood Shores Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Redwood Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Redwood Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandpiper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Redwood Shores Elementary School?
358 students attend Redwood Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Redwood Shores Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Shores Elementary School?
Redwood Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood Shores Elementary School offer ?
Redwood Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Redwood Shores Elementary School part of?
Redwood Shores Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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